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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.98, 6,393.32 and 1,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.98, 6,393.32 and 1,341.12 is: 2,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.98 : 6,393.32 = 1,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.98/6,393.32 = 1,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.98x = 6,393.32 × 1,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.98x = 8,574,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,209.32/4,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.79

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