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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.63, 6,313.68 and 1,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.63, 6,313.68 and 1,435.59 is: 2,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.63 : 6,313.68 = 1,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.63/6,313.68 = 1,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.63x = 6,313.68 × 1,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.63x = 9,063,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,855.87/4,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.64

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