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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.54, 6,428.85 and 1,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.54, 6,428.85 and 1,363.87 is: 2,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.54 : 6,428.85 = 1,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.54/6,428.85 = 1,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.54x = 6,428.85 × 1,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.54x = 8,768,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,115.65/4,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.98

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