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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.05, 6,348.05 and 1,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.05, 6,348.05 and 1,459 is: 2,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.05 : 6,348.05 = 1,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.05/6,348.05 = 1,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.05x = 6,348.05 × 1,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.05x = 9,261,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,804.95/4,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.97

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