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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.80, 6,395.28 and 1,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.80, 6,395.28 and 1,341.10 is: 2,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.80 : 6,395.28 = 1,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.80/6,395.28 = 1,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.80x = 6,395.28 × 1,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.80x = 8,576,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,710.01/4,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.99

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