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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.39, 6,338.84 and 1,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.39, 6,338.84 and 1,451.34 is: 2,177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.39 : 6,338.84 = 1,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.39/6,338.84 = 1,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.39x = 6,338.84 × 1,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.39x = 9,199,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,804.79/4,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.27

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