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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.54, 6,460.89 and 1,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.54, 6,460.89 and 1,385.14 is: 2,078.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.54 : 6,460.89 = 1,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.54/6,460.89 = 1,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.54x = 6,460.89 × 1,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.54x = 8,949,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,237.17/4,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.06

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