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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.89, 6,338.91 and 1,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.89, 6,338.91 and 1,453.26 is: 2,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.89 : 6,338.91 = 1,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.89/6,338.91 = 1,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.89x = 6,338.91 × 1,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.89x = 9,212,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,084.35/4,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.92

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