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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.38, 6,406.08 and 1,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.38, 6,406.08 and 1,348.96 is: 2,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.38 : 6,406.08 = 1,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.38/6,406.08 = 1,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.38x = 6,406.08 × 1,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.38x = 8,641,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,545.68/4,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.13

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