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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.79, 6,338.36 and 1,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.79, 6,338.36 and 1,453.74 is: 2,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.79 : 6,338.36 = 1,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.79/6,338.36 = 1,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.79x = 6,338.36 × 1,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.79x = 9,214,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,327.47/4,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.98

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