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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.23, 6,403.35 and 1,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.23, 6,403.35 and 1,346.52 is: 2,020.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.23 : 6,403.35 = 1,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.23/6,403.35 = 1,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.23x = 6,403.35 × 1,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.23x = 8,622,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,267.90/4,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.11

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