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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.58, 6,427.35 and 1,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.58, 6,427.35 and 1,363.38 is: 2,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.58 : 6,427.35 = 1,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.58/6,427.35 = 1,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.58x = 6,427.35 × 1,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.58x = 8,762,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,920.44/4,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.27

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