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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.81, 6,379.36 and 1,478.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.81, 6,379.36 and 1,478.77 is: 2,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.81 : 6,379.36 = 1,478.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.81/6,379.36 = 1,478.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.81x = 6,379.36 × 1,478.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.81x = 9,433,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,598.79/4,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.73

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