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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.43, 6,397.95 and 1,492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.43, 6,397.95 and 1,492.73 is: 2,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.43 : 6,397.95 = 1,492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.43/6,397.95 = 1,492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.43x = 6,397.95 × 1,492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.43x = 9,550,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,409.50/4,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.02

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