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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.60, 6,398.60 and 1,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.60, 6,398.60 and 1,344.13 is: 2,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.60 : 6,398.60 = 1,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.60/6,398.60 = 1,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.60x = 6,398.60 × 1,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.60x = 8,600,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,527.50/4,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.26

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