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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.01, 6,396.05 and 1,490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.01, 6,396.05 and 1,490.45 is: 2,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.01 : 6,396.05 = 1,490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.01/6,396.05 = 1,490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.01x = 6,396.05 × 1,490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.01x = 9,532,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,953.29/4,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.20

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