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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.66, 6,406.43 and 1,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.66, 6,406.43 and 1,497.02 is: 2,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.66 : 6,406.43 = 1,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.66/6,406.43 = 1,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.66x = 6,406.43 × 1,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.66x = 9,590,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,514.32/4,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.68

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