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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.41, 6,399.61 and 1,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.41, 6,399.61 and 1,344.94 is: 2,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.41 : 6,399.61 = 1,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.41/6,399.61 = 1,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.41x = 6,399.61 × 1,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.41x = 8,607,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,072.11/4,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.41

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