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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.92, 6,427.26 and 1,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.92, 6,427.26 and 1,363.40 is: 2,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.92 : 6,427.26 = 1,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.92/6,427.26 = 1,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.92x = 6,427.26 × 1,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.92x = 8,762,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,926.28/4,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.06

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