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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.68, 6,424.48 and 1,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.68, 6,424.48 and 1,362.04 is: 2,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.68 : 6,424.48 = 1,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.68/6,424.48 = 1,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.68x = 6,424.48 × 1,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.68x = 8,750,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,398.74/4,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.73

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