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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.49, 6,397.59 and 1,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.49, 6,397.59 and 1,342.11 is: 2,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.49 : 6,397.59 = 1,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.49/6,397.59 = 1,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.49x = 6,397.59 × 1,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.49x = 8,586,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,586,269.51/4,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.44

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