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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.78, 6,398.68 and 1,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.78, 6,398.68 and 1,344.38 is: 2,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.78 : 6,398.68 = 1,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.78/6,398.68 = 1,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.78x = 6,398.68 × 1,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.78x = 8,602,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,257.42/4,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.57

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