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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.48, 6,439.20 and 1,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.48, 6,439.20 and 1,370.12 is: 2,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.48 : 6,439.20 = 1,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.48/6,439.20 = 1,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.48x = 6,439.20 × 1,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.48x = 8,822,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,476.70/4,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.33

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