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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.40, 6,408.56 and 1,498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.40, 6,408.56 and 1,498.42 is: 2,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.40 : 6,408.56 = 1,498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.40/6,408.56 = 1,498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.40x = 6,408.56 × 1,498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.40x = 9,602,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,714.48/4,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.62

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