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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.74, 6,462.22 and 1,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.74, 6,462.22 and 1,386.06 is: 2,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.74 : 6,462.22 = 1,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.74/6,462.22 = 1,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.74x = 6,462.22 × 1,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.74x = 8,957,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,024.65/4,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.29

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