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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.76, 6,354.03 and 1,462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.76, 6,354.03 and 1,462.05 is: 2,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.76 : 6,354.03 = 1,462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.76/6,354.03 = 1,462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.76x = 6,354.03 × 1,462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.76x = 9,289,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,909.56/4,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.21

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