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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.67, 6,384.66 and 1,482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.67, 6,384.66 and 1,482.50 is: 2,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.67 : 6,384.66 = 1,482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.67/6,384.66 = 1,482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.67x = 6,384.66 × 1,482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.67x = 9,465,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465,226.53/4,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.15

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