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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.81, 6,448.37 and 1,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.81, 6,448.37 and 1,376.74 is: 2,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.81 : 6,448.37 = 1,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.81/6,448.37 = 1,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.81x = 6,448.37 × 1,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.81x = 8,877,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,693.23/4,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.15

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