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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.68, 6,400.92 and 1,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.68, 6,400.92 and 1,493.44 is: 2,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.68 : 6,400.92 = 1,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.68/6,400.92 = 1,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.68x = 6,400.92 × 1,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.68x = 9,559,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559,373.96/4,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.47

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