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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.48, 6,421.08 and 1,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.48, 6,421.08 and 1,358 is: 2,037.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.48 : 6,421.08 = 1,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.48/6,421.08 = 1,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.48x = 6,421.08 × 1,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.48x = 8,719,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,826.64/4,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.11

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