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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.98, 6,429.44 and 1,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.98, 6,429.44 and 1,363.60 is: 2,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.98 : 6,429.44 = 1,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.98/6,429.44 = 1,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.98x = 6,429.44 × 1,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.98x = 8,767,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,184.38/4,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.55

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