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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.59, 6,409.26 and 1,351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.59, 6,409.26 and 1,351.89 is: 2,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.59 : 6,409.26 = 1,351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.59/6,409.26 = 1,351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.59x = 6,409.26 × 1,351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.59x = 8,664,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,614.50/4,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.53

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