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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313.61, 6,470.41 and 1,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313.61, 6,470.41 and 1,391.92 is: 2,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313.61 : 6,470.41 = 1,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313.61/6,470.41 = 1,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313.61x = 6,470.41 × 1,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313.61x = 9,006,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,260.74/4,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.87

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