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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.80, 6,394.90 and 1,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.80, 6,394.90 and 1,340.40 is: 2,010.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.80 : 6,394.90 = 1,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.80/6,394.90 = 1,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.80x = 6,394.90 × 1,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.80x = 8,571,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,723.96/4,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.82

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