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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.73, 6,403.68 and 1,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.73, 6,403.68 and 1,494.75 is: 2,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.73 : 6,403.68 = 1,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.73/6,403.68 = 1,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.73x = 6,403.68 × 1,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.73x = 9,571,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,900.68/4,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.33

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