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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.03, 6,402.74 and 1,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.03, 6,402.74 and 1,346.09 is: 2,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.03 : 6,402.74 = 1,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.03/6,402.74 = 1,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.03x = 6,402.74 × 1,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.03x = 8,618,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618,625.54/4,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.35

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