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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.93, 6,420.06 and 1,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.93, 6,420.06 and 1,358.23 is: 2,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.93 : 6,420.06 = 1,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.93/6,420.06 = 1,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.93x = 6,420.06 × 1,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.93x = 8,719,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,918.09/4,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.40

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