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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.78, 6,427.17 and 1,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.78, 6,427.17 and 1,363.32 is: 2,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.78 : 6,427.17 = 1,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.78/6,427.17 = 1,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.78x = 6,427.17 × 1,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.78x = 8,762,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,289.40/4,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.98

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