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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.13, 6,421.68 and 1,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.13, 6,421.68 and 1,359.66 is: 2,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.13 : 6,421.68 = 1,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.13/6,421.68 = 1,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.13x = 6,421.68 × 1,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.13x = 8,731,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,294.63/4,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.48

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