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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.97, 6,415.64 and 1,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.97, 6,415.64 and 1,355.21 is: 2,032.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.97 : 6,415.64 = 1,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.97/6,415.64 = 1,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.97x = 6,415.64 × 1,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.97x = 8,694,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,532.71/4,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.87

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