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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.06, 6,424.62 and 1,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.06, 6,424.62 and 1,361.54 is: 2,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.06 : 6,424.62 = 1,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.06/6,424.62 = 1,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.06x = 6,424.62 × 1,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.06x = 8,747,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,377.11/4,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.32

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