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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.67, 6,398.51 and 1,492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.67, 6,398.51 and 1,492.43 is: 2,238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.67 : 6,398.51 = 1,492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.67/6,398.51 = 1,492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.67x = 6,398.51 × 1,492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.67x = 9,549,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,336.81/4,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.65

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