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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.03, 6,349.83 and 1,459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.03, 6,349.83 and 1,459.98 is: 2,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.03 : 6,349.83 = 1,459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.03/6,349.83 = 1,459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.03x = 6,349.83 × 1,459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.03x = 9,270,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270,624.80/4,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.07

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