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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.04, 6,421.44 and 1,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.04, 6,421.44 and 1,359.28 is: 2,038.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.04 : 6,421.44 = 1,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.04/6,421.44 = 1,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.04x = 6,421.44 × 1,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.04x = 8,728,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,534.96/4,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.88

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