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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.10, 6,427.80 and 1,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.10, 6,427.80 and 1,363.13 is: 2,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.10 : 6,427.80 = 1,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.10/6,427.80 = 1,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.10x = 6,427.80 × 1,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.10x = 8,761,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,894.88/4,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.74

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