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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.44, 6,440.01 and 1,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.44, 6,440.01 and 1,372.06 is: 2,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.44 : 6,440.01 = 1,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.44/6,440.01 = 1,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.44x = 6,440.01 × 1,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.44x = 8,836,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,080.12/4,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.08

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