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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.82, 6,394.58 and 1,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.82, 6,394.58 and 1,301.92 is: 1,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.82 : 6,394.58 = 1,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.82/6,394.58 = 1,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.82x = 6,394.58 × 1,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.82x = 8,325,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,257.27/4,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.99

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