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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.33, 6,442.59 and 1,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.33, 6,442.59 and 1,372.85 is: 2,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.33 : 6,442.59 = 1,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.33/6,442.59 = 1,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.33x = 6,442.59 × 1,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.33x = 8,844,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,709.68/4,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.15

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