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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.74, 6,476.62 and 1,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.74, 6,476.62 and 1,396.04 is: 2,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.74 : 6,476.62 = 1,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.74/6,476.62 = 1,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.74x = 6,476.62 × 1,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.74x = 9,041,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,620.58/4,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.06

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