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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.40, 6,412.46 and 1,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.40, 6,412.46 and 1,353.33 is: 2,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.40 : 6,412.46 = 1,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.40/6,412.46 = 1,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.40x = 6,412.46 × 1,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.40x = 8,678,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,174.49/4,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.79

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