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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.36, 6,472.31 and 1,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.36, 6,472.31 and 1,394.28 is: 2,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.36 : 6,472.31 = 1,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.36/6,472.31 = 1,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.36x = 6,472.31 × 1,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.36x = 9,024,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,205.42/4,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.70

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