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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.36, 6,392.04 and 1,339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.36, 6,392.04 and 1,339.90 is: 2,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.36 : 6,392.04 = 1,339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.36/6,392.04 = 1,339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.36x = 6,392.04 × 1,339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.36x = 8,564,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564,694.40/4,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.85

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