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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.41, 6,492.62 and 1,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.41, 6,492.62 and 1,366.31 is: 2,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.41 : 6,492.62 = 1,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.41/6,492.62 = 1,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.41x = 6,492.62 × 1,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.41x = 8,870,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,892.34/4,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.93

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