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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.41, 6,462.02 and 1,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.41, 6,462.02 and 1,385.94 is: 2,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.41 : 6,462.02 = 1,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.41/6,462.02 = 1,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.41x = 6,462.02 × 1,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.41x = 8,955,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,972.00/4,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.20

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