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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.47, 6,383.49 and 1,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.47, 6,383.49 and 1,135.44 is: 1,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.47 : 6,383.49 = 1,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.47/6,383.49 = 1,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.47x = 6,383.49 × 1,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.47x = 7,248,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,069.89/4,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.24

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