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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.07, 6,381.79 and 1,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.07, 6,381.79 and 1,481.53 is: 2,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.07 : 6,381.79 = 1,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.07/6,381.79 = 1,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.07x = 6,381.79 × 1,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.07x = 9,454,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,827.76/4,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.54

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