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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.41, 6,408.97 and 1,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.41, 6,408.97 and 1,310.76 is: 1,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.41 : 6,408.97 = 1,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.41/6,408.97 = 1,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.41x = 6,408.97 × 1,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.41x = 8,400,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,618.24/4,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.25

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