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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.49, 6,416.91 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.49, 6,416.91 and 1,356.48 is: 2,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.49 : 6,416.91 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.49/6,416.91 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.49x = 6,416.91 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.49x = 8,704,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,410.08/4,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.93

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