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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.55, 6,417.24 and 1,356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.55, 6,417.24 and 1,356.06 is: 2,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.55 : 6,417.24 = 1,356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.55/6,417.24 = 1,356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.55x = 6,417.24 × 1,356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.55x = 8,702,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,162.47/4,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.38

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