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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.84, 6,364.68 and 1,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.84, 6,364.68 and 1,469.12 is: 2,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.84 : 6,364.68 = 1,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.84/6,364.68 = 1,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.84x = 6,364.68 × 1,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.84x = 9,350,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350,478.68/4,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.83

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