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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.47, 6,381.98 and 1,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.47, 6,381.98 and 1,134.43 is: 1,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.47 : 6,381.98 = 1,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.47/6,381.98 = 1,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.47x = 6,381.98 × 1,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.47x = 7,239,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,909.57/4,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.72

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