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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.97, 6,382.73 and 1,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.97, 6,382.73 and 1,134.93 is: 1,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.97 : 6,382.73 = 1,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.97/6,382.73 = 1,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.97x = 6,382.73 × 1,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.97x = 7,243,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,951.76/4,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.47

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