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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.61, 6,390.47 and 1,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.61, 6,390.47 and 1,486.32 is: 2,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.61 : 6,390.47 = 1,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.61/6,390.47 = 1,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.61x = 6,390.47 × 1,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.61x = 9,498,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,243.99/4,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.84

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