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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.66, 6,437.72 and 1,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.66, 6,437.72 and 1,369.73 is: 2,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.66 : 6,437.72 = 1,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.66/6,437.72 = 1,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.66x = 6,437.72 × 1,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.66x = 8,817,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,947.46/4,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.67

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