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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.98, 6,427.94 and 1,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.98, 6,427.94 and 1,362.60 is: 2,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.98 : 6,427.94 = 1,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.98/6,427.94 = 1,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.98x = 6,427.94 × 1,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.98x = 8,758,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,704.23/4,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.05

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