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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.64, 6,405.72 and 1,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.64, 6,405.72 and 1,497.44 is: 2,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.64 : 6,405.72 = 1,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.64/6,405.72 = 1,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.64x = 6,405.72 × 1,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.64x = 9,592,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,592,181.36/4,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.08

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