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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.60, 6,438.89 and 1,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.60, 6,438.89 and 1,371.13 is: 2,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.60 : 6,438.89 = 1,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.60/6,438.89 = 1,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.60x = 6,438.89 × 1,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.60x = 8,828,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,542.58/4,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.69

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