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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.78, 6,343.59 and 1,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.78, 6,343.59 and 1,455.08 is: 2,182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.78 : 6,343.59 = 1,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.78/6,343.59 = 1,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.78x = 6,343.59 × 1,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.78x = 9,230,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,430.94/4,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.76

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