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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.21, 6,444.70 and 1,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.21, 6,444.70 and 1,375.61 is: 2,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.21 : 6,444.70 = 1,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.21/6,444.70 = 1,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.21x = 6,444.70 × 1,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.21x = 8,865,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,358.10/4,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.09

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