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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.95, 6,399.52 and 1,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.95, 6,399.52 and 1,344.61 is: 2,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.95 : 6,399.52 = 1,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.95/6,399.52 = 1,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.95x = 6,399.52 × 1,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.95x = 8,604,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604,839.23/4,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.62

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