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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.46, 6,407.57 and 1,499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.46, 6,407.57 and 1,499.11 is: 2,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.46 : 6,407.57 = 1,499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.46/6,407.57 = 1,499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.46x = 6,407.57 × 1,499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.46x = 9,605,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,639.99/4,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.32

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