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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.34, 6,416.42 and 1,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.34, 6,416.42 and 1,356.08 is: 2,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.34 : 6,416.42 = 1,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.34/6,416.42 = 1,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.34x = 6,416.42 × 1,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.34x = 8,701,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,139.97/4,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.24

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