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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.28, 6,398.33 and 1,492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.28, 6,398.33 and 1,492.65 is: 2,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.28 : 6,398.33 = 1,492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.28/6,398.33 = 1,492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.28x = 6,398.33 × 1,492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.28x = 9,550,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,459.81/4,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.12

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