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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.08, 6,425.56 and 1,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.08, 6,425.56 and 1,362.40 is: 2,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.08 : 6,425.56 = 1,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.08/6,425.56 = 1,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.08x = 6,425.56 × 1,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.08x = 8,754,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,182.94/4,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.42

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