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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.58, 6,396.31 and 1,342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.58, 6,396.31 and 1,342.90 is: 2,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.58 : 6,396.31 = 1,342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.58/6,396.31 = 1,342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.58x = 6,396.31 × 1,342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.58x = 8,589,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,604.70/4,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.17

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