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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.44, 6,438.30 and 1,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.44, 6,438.30 and 1,370.52 is: 2,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.44 : 6,438.30 = 1,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.44/6,438.30 = 1,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.44x = 6,438.30 × 1,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.44x = 8,823,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,818.92/4,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.67

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