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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.48, 6,386.52 and 1,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.48, 6,386.52 and 1,483.86 is: 2,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.48 : 6,386.52 = 1,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.48/6,386.52 = 1,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.48x = 6,386.52 × 1,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.48x = 9,476,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,701.57/4,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.89

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