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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.22, 6,381.28 and 1,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.22, 6,381.28 and 1,480.88 is: 2,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.22 : 6,381.28 = 1,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.22/6,381.28 = 1,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.22x = 6,381.28 × 1,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.22x = 9,449,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449,909.93/4,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.30

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