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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.02, 6,383.94 and 1,480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.02, 6,383.94 and 1,480.67 is: 2,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.02 : 6,383.94 = 1,480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.02/6,383.94 = 1,480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.02x = 6,383.94 × 1,480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.02x = 9,452,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,508.44/4,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.02

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