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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.59, 6,393.06 and 1,489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.59, 6,393.06 and 1,489.05 is: 2,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.59 : 6,393.06 = 1,489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.59/6,393.06 = 1,489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.59x = 6,393.06 × 1,489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.59x = 9,519,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,585.99/4,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.81

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