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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.80, 6,444.42 and 1,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.80, 6,444.42 and 1,373.88 is: 2,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.80 : 6,444.42 = 1,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.80/6,444.42 = 1,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.80x = 6,444.42 × 1,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.80x = 8,853,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853,859.75/4,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.05

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