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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.48, 6,436.14 and 1,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.48, 6,436.14 and 1,368.28 is: 2,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.48 : 6,436.14 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.48/6,436.14 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.48x = 6,436.14 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.48x = 8,806,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,441.64/4,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.08

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