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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.66, 6,350.90 and 1,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.66, 6,350.90 and 1,459.96 is: 2,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.66 : 6,350.90 = 1,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.66/6,350.90 = 1,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.66x = 6,350.90 × 1,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.66x = 9,272,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272,059.96/4,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.08

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