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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.37, 6,397.41 and 1,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.37, 6,397.41 and 1,341.99 is: 2,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.37 : 6,397.41 = 1,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.37/6,397.41 = 1,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.37x = 6,397.41 × 1,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.37x = 8,585,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,260.25/4,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.26

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