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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.53, 6,427.44 and 1,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.53, 6,427.44 and 1,322.73 is: 1,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.53 : 6,427.44 = 1,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.53/6,427.44 = 1,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.53x = 6,427.44 × 1,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.53x = 8,501,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,767.71/4,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.29

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