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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.08, 6,395.56 and 1,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.08, 6,395.56 and 1,342.40 is: 2,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.08 : 6,395.56 = 1,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.08/6,395.56 = 1,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.08x = 6,395.56 × 1,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.08x = 8,585,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,399.74/4,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.42

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