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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.34, 6,383.17 and 1,482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.34, 6,383.17 and 1,482.29 is: 2,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.34 : 6,383.17 = 1,482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.34/6,383.17 = 1,482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.34x = 6,383.17 × 1,482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.34x = 9,461,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,702.93/4,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.49

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