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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.89, 6,370.98 and 1,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.89, 6,370.98 and 1,475.31 is: 2,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.89 : 6,370.98 = 1,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.89/6,370.98 = 1,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.89x = 6,370.98 × 1,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.89x = 9,399,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,170.50/4,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.15

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