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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.03, 6,363.32 and 1,469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.03, 6,363.32 and 1,469.59 is: 2,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.03 : 6,363.32 = 1,469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.03/6,363.32 = 1,469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.03x = 6,363.32 × 1,469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.03x = 9,351,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,351,471.44/4,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.96

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