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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.83, 6,396.35 and 1,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.83, 6,396.35 and 1,341.45 is: 2,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.83 : 6,396.35 = 1,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.83/6,396.35 = 1,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.83x = 6,396.35 × 1,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.83x = 8,580,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,383.71/4,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.37

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