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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.27, 6,446.02 and 1,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.27, 6,446.02 and 1,375.88 is: 2,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.27 : 6,446.02 = 1,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.27/6,446.02 = 1,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.27x = 6,446.02 × 1,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.27x = 8,868,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868,950.00/4,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.38

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