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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.72, 6,438.67 and 1,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.72, 6,438.67 and 1,370.51 is: 2,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.72 : 6,438.67 = 1,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.72/6,438.67 = 1,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.72x = 6,438.67 × 1,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.72x = 8,824,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,226.00/4,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.63

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