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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.21, 6,442.40 and 1,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.21, 6,442.40 and 1,372.73 is: 2,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.21 : 6,442.40 = 1,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.21/6,442.40 = 1,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.21x = 6,442.40 × 1,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.21x = 8,843,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,661.63/4,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.96

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