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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.85, 6,427.73 and 1,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.85, 6,427.73 and 1,362.47 is: 2,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.85 : 6,427.73 = 1,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.85/6,427.73 = 1,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.85x = 6,427.73 × 1,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.85x = 8,757,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,608.77/4,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.85

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