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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.03, 6,398.16 and 1,343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.03, 6,398.16 and 1,343.57 is: 2,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.03 : 6,398.16 = 1,343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.03/6,398.16 = 1,343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.03x = 6,398.16 × 1,343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.03x = 8,596,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,375.83/4,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.55

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