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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.35, 6,415.98 and 1,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.35, 6,415.98 and 1,355.68 is: 2,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.35 : 6,415.98 = 1,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.35/6,415.98 = 1,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.35x = 6,415.98 × 1,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.35x = 8,698,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,015.77/4,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.51

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