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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.54, 6,392.97 and 1,339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.54, 6,392.97 and 1,339.57 is: 2,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.54 : 6,392.97 = 1,339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.54/6,392.97 = 1,339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.54x = 6,392.97 × 1,339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.54x = 8,563,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,830.82/4,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.56

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