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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.83, 6,394.85 and 1,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.83, 6,394.85 and 1,340.15 is: 2,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.83 : 6,394.85 = 1,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.83/6,394.85 = 1,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.83x = 6,394.85 × 1,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.83x = 8,570,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,024.58/4,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.41

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