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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.66, 6,411.99 and 1,353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.66, 6,411.99 and 1,353.21 is: 2,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.66 : 6,411.99 = 1,353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.66/6,411.99 = 1,353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.66x = 6,411.99 × 1,353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.66x = 8,676,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676,768.99/4,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.82

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