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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.61, 6,462.58 and 1,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.61, 6,462.58 and 1,347.25 is: 2,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.61 : 6,462.58 = 1,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.61/6,462.58 = 1,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.61x = 6,462.58 × 1,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.61x = 8,706,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,739.14/4,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.31

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