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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.52, 6,408.63 and 1,497.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.52, 6,408.63 and 1,497.19 is: 2,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.52 : 6,408.63 = 1,497.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.52/6,408.63 = 1,497.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.52x = 6,408.63 × 1,497.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.52x = 9,594,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,936.75/4,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.78

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