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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266, 6,398.37 and 1,345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266, 6,398.37 and 1,345.02 is: 2,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266 : 6,398.37 = 1,345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266/6,398.37 = 1,345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266x = 6,398.37 × 1,345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266x = 8,605,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,935.62/4,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.33

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