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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.78, 6,399.95 and 1,344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.78, 6,399.95 and 1,344.11 is: 2,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.78 : 6,399.95 = 1,344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.78/6,399.95 = 1,344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.78x = 6,399.95 × 1,344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.78x = 8,602,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,198.07/4,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.56

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