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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.29, 6,439.94 and 1,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.29, 6,439.94 and 1,371.82 is: 2,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.29 : 6,439.94 = 1,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.29/6,439.94 = 1,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.29x = 6,439.94 × 1,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.29x = 8,834,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834,438.49/4,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.73

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