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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.32, 6,442.96 and 1,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.32, 6,442.96 and 1,373.56 is: 2,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.32 : 6,442.96 = 1,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.32/6,442.96 = 1,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.32x = 6,442.96 × 1,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.32x = 8,849,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,792.14/4,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.33

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