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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.28, 6,421.62 and 1,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.28, 6,421.62 and 1,359.80 is: 2,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.28 : 6,421.62 = 1,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.28/6,421.62 = 1,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.28x = 6,421.62 × 1,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.28x = 8,732,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,118.88/4,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.13

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