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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.49, 6,411.68 and 1,352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.49, 6,411.68 and 1,352.79 is: 2,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.49 : 6,411.68 = 1,352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.49/6,411.68 = 1,352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.49x = 6,411.68 × 1,352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.49x = 8,673,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,656.59/4,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.17

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