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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.54, 6,408.11 and 1,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.54, 6,408.11 and 1,349.26 is: 2,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.54 : 6,408.11 = 1,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.54/6,408.11 = 1,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.54x = 6,408.11 × 1,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.54x = 8,646,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,193.85/4,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.14

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