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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.55, 6,401.33 and 1,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.55, 6,401.33 and 1,346.08 is: 2,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.55 : 6,401.33 = 1,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.55/6,401.33 = 1,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.55x = 6,401.33 × 1,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.55x = 8,616,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,616,702.29/4,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.12

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