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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.59, 6,433.26 and 1,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.59, 6,433.26 and 1,367.98 is: 2,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.59 : 6,433.26 = 1,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.59/6,433.26 = 1,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.59x = 6,433.26 × 1,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.59x = 8,800,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,571.01/4,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.66

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