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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.25, 6,396.57 and 1,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.25, 6,396.57 and 1,342.44 is: 2,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.25 : 6,396.57 = 1,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.25/6,396.57 = 1,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.25x = 6,396.57 × 1,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.25x = 8,587,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,011.43/4,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.72

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