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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.46, 6,234.93 and 1,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.46, 6,234.93 and 1,383.44 is: 2,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.46 : 6,234.93 = 1,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.46/6,234.93 = 1,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.46x = 6,234.93 × 1,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.46x = 8,625,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,620.38/4,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.73

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