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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.47, 6,405.92 and 1,349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.47, 6,405.92 and 1,349.01 is: 2,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.47 : 6,405.92 = 1,349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.47/6,405.92 = 1,349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.47x = 6,405.92 × 1,349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.47x = 8,641,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,643.39/4,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.58

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