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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.40, 6,415.46 and 1,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.40, 6,415.46 and 1,355.34 is: 2,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.40 : 6,415.46 = 1,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.40/6,415.46 = 1,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.40x = 6,415.46 × 1,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.40x = 8,695,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,129.56/4,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.81

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