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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.21, 6,414.71 and 1,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.21, 6,414.71 and 1,355.54 is: 2,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.21 : 6,414.71 = 1,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.21/6,414.71 = 1,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.21x = 6,414.71 × 1,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.21x = 8,695,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,357.14/4,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.95

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