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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.06, 6,398.52 and 1,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.06, 6,398.52 and 1,344.42 is: 2,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.06 : 6,398.52 = 1,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.06/6,398.52 = 1,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.06x = 6,398.52 × 1,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.06x = 8,602,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,298.26/4,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.45

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