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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.59, 6,441.48 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.59, 6,441.48 and 1,372.38 is: 2,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.59 : 6,441.48 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.59/6,441.48 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.59x = 6,441.48 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.59x = 8,840,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840,158.32/4,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.44

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