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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.09, 6,399.14 and 1,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.09, 6,399.14 and 1,492.02 is: 2,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.09 : 6,399.14 = 1,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.09/6,399.14 = 1,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.09x = 6,399.14 × 1,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.09x = 9,547,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,644.86/4,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.03

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