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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.44, 6,396.40 and 1,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.44, 6,396.40 and 1,342.32 is: 2,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.44 : 6,396.40 = 1,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.44/6,396.40 = 1,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.44x = 6,396.40 × 1,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.44x = 8,586,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,586,015.65/4,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.87

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