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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.38, 6,429.33 and 1,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.38, 6,429.33 and 1,363.62 is: 2,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.38 : 6,429.33 = 1,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.38/6,429.33 = 1,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.38x = 6,429.33 × 1,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.38x = 8,767,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,162.97/4,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.83

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