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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.55, 6,441.70 and 1,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.55, 6,441.70 and 1,373.03 is: 2,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.55 : 6,441.70 = 1,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.55/6,441.70 = 1,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.55x = 6,441.70 × 1,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.55x = 8,844,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,647.35/4,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.51

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