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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.53, 6,373.05 and 1,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.53, 6,373.05 and 1,477 is: 2,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.53 : 6,373.05 = 1,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.53/6,373.05 = 1,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.53x = 6,373.05 × 1,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.53x = 9,412,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,994.85/4,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.55

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