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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275, 6,413.01 and 1,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275, 6,413.01 and 1,313.06 is: 1,969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275 : 6,413.01 = 1,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275/6,413.01 = 1,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275x = 6,413.01 × 1,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275x = 8,420,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420,634.85/4,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.74

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