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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.81, 6,404.87 and 1,495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.81, 6,404.87 and 1,495.79 is: 2,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.81 : 6,404.87 = 1,495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.81/6,404.87 = 1,495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.81x = 6,404.87 × 1,495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.81x = 9,580,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580,340.50/4,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.26

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