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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.92, 6,383.54 and 1,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.92, 6,383.54 and 1,481.75 is: 2,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.92 : 6,383.54 = 1,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.92/6,383.54 = 1,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.92x = 6,383.54 × 1,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.92x = 9,458,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458,818.95/4,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.03

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