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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.78, 6,394.17 and 1,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.78, 6,394.17 and 1,341.38 is: 2,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.78 : 6,394.17 = 1,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.78/6,394.17 = 1,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.78x = 6,394.17 × 1,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.78x = 8,577,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,011.75/4,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.07

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