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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229, 6,343.52 and 1,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229, 6,343.52 and 1,151 is: 1,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229 : 6,343.52 = 1,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229/6,343.52 = 1,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229x = 6,343.52 × 1,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229x = 7,301,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,391.52/4,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.51

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