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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.28, 6,418.92 and 1,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.28, 6,418.92 and 1,357.76 is: 2,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.28 : 6,418.92 = 1,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.28/6,418.92 = 1,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.28x = 6,418.92 × 1,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.28x = 8,715,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,352.82/4,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.64

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