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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.75, 6,376.08 and 1,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.75, 6,376.08 and 1,477.68 is: 2,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.75 : 6,376.08 = 1,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.75/6,376.08 = 1,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.75x = 6,376.08 × 1,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.75x = 9,421,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,805.89/4,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.98

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