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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.44, 6,371.36 and 1,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.44, 6,371.36 and 1,474.44 is: 2,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.44 : 6,371.36 = 1,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.44/6,371.36 = 1,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.44x = 6,371.36 × 1,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.44x = 9,394,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,188.04/4,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.21

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