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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.78, 6,392.67 and 1,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.78, 6,392.67 and 1,340.38 is: 2,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.78 : 6,392.67 = 1,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.78/6,392.67 = 1,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.78x = 6,392.67 × 1,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.78x = 8,568,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,607.01/4,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.57

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