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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.33, 6,436.77 and 1,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.33, 6,436.77 and 1,369.41 is: 2,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.33 : 6,436.77 = 1,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.33/6,436.77 = 1,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.33x = 6,436.77 × 1,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.33x = 8,814,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,547.93/4,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.04

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