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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.02, 6,439.98 and 1,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.02, 6,439.98 and 1,371.72 is: 2,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.02 : 6,439.98 = 1,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.02/6,439.98 = 1,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.02x = 6,439.98 × 1,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.02x = 8,833,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,849.37/4,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.24

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