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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.76, 6,416.86 and 1,356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.76, 6,416.86 and 1,356.29 is: 2,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.76 : 6,416.86 = 1,356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.76/6,416.86 = 1,356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.76x = 6,416.86 × 1,356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.76x = 8,703,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,103.62/4,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.50

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