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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.79, 6,448.59 and 1,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.79, 6,448.59 and 1,337.26 is: 2,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.79 : 6,448.59 = 1,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.79/6,448.59 = 1,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.79x = 6,448.59 × 1,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.79x = 8,623,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623,441.46/4,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.02

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