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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.98, 6,521.44 and 1,386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.98, 6,521.44 and 1,386.34 is: 2,079.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.98 : 6,521.44 = 1,386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.98/6,521.44 = 1,386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.98x = 6,521.44 × 1,386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.98x = 9,040,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040,933.13/4,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.82

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