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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.05, 6,445.44 and 1,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.05, 6,445.44 and 1,375.29 is: 2,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.05 : 6,445.44 = 1,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.05/6,445.44 = 1,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.05x = 6,445.44 × 1,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.05x = 8,864,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864,349.18/4,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.89

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