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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.44, 6,395.88 and 1,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.44, 6,395.88 and 1,342.96 is: 2,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.44 : 6,395.88 = 1,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.44/6,395.88 = 1,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.44x = 6,395.88 × 1,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.44x = 8,589,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,411.00/4,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.72

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