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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.79, 6,336.86 and 1,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.79, 6,336.86 and 1,452.74 is: 2,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.79 : 6,336.86 = 1,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.79/6,336.86 = 1,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.79x = 6,336.86 × 1,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.79x = 9,205,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,810.00/4,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.48

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