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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.84, 6,396.82 and 1,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.84, 6,396.82 and 1,341.54 is: 2,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.84 : 6,396.82 = 1,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.84/6,396.82 = 1,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.84x = 6,396.82 × 1,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.84x = 8,581,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,589.90/4,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.17

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