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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.46, 6,381.72 and 1,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.46, 6,381.72 and 1,483.11 is: 2,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.46 : 6,381.72 = 1,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.46/6,381.72 = 1,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.46x = 6,381.72 × 1,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.46x = 9,464,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,792.75/4,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.68

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