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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.58, 6,445.35 and 1,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.58, 6,445.35 and 1,375.38 is: 2,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.58 : 6,445.35 = 1,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.58/6,445.35 = 1,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.58x = 6,445.35 × 1,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.58x = 8,864,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864,805.48/4,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.26

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