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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.91, 6,344.40 and 1,455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.91, 6,344.40 and 1,455.62 is: 2,183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.91 : 6,344.40 = 1,455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.91/6,344.40 = 1,455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.91x = 6,344.40 × 1,455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.91x = 9,235,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,035.53/4,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.79

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