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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.44, 6,392.76 and 1,339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.44, 6,392.76 and 1,339.98 is: 2,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.44 : 6,392.76 = 1,339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.44/6,392.76 = 1,339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.44x = 6,392.76 × 1,339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.44x = 8,566,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,170.54/4,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.16

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