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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.97, 6,383.95 and 1,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.97, 6,383.95 and 1,135.98 is: 1,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.97 : 6,383.95 = 1,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.97/6,383.95 = 1,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.97x = 6,383.95 × 1,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.97x = 7,252,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,063.46/4,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.98

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