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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.54, 6,398.91 and 1,493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.54, 6,398.91 and 1,493.83 is: 2,240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.54 : 6,398.91 = 1,493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.54/6,398.91 = 1,493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.54x = 6,398.91 × 1,493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.54x = 9,558,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,867.73/4,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.95

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