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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.77, 6,427.76 and 1,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.77, 6,427.76 and 1,362.08 is: 2,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.77 : 6,427.76 = 1,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.77/6,427.76 = 1,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.77x = 6,427.76 × 1,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.77x = 8,755,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,132.60/4,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.32

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