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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.03, 6,366.32 and 1,471.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.03, 6,366.32 and 1,471.59 is: 2,206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.03 : 6,366.32 = 1,471.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.03/6,366.32 = 1,471.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.03x = 6,366.32 × 1,471.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.03x = 9,368,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,368,612.85/4,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.96

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