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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.82, 6,394.82 and 1,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.82, 6,394.82 and 1,341.44 is: 2,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.82 : 6,394.82 = 1,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.82/6,394.82 = 1,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.82x = 6,394.82 × 1,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.82x = 8,578,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,267.34/4,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.87

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