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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.95, 6,410.01 and 1,351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.95, 6,410.01 and 1,351.64 is: 2,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.95 : 6,410.01 = 1,351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.95/6,410.01 = 1,351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.95x = 6,410.01 × 1,351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.95x = 8,664,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,025.92/4,272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.65

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