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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.78, 6,403.27 and 1,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.78, 6,403.27 and 1,349.13 is: 2,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.78 : 6,403.27 = 1,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.78/6,403.27 = 1,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.78x = 6,403.27 × 1,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.78x = 8,638,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,843.66/4,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.73

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