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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.27, 6,427.84 and 1,363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.27, 6,427.84 and 1,363.53 is: 2,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.27 : 6,427.84 = 1,363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.27/6,427.84 = 1,363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.27x = 6,427.84 × 1,363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.27x = 8,764,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,552.68/4,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.27

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