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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.91, 6,403.36 and 1,347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.91, 6,403.36 and 1,347.51 is: 2,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.91 : 6,403.36 = 1,347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.91/6,403.36 = 1,347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.91x = 6,403.36 × 1,347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.91x = 8,628,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,591.63/4,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.26

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