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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.66, 6,406.93 and 1,498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.66, 6,406.93 and 1,498.95 is: 2,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.66 : 6,406.93 = 1,498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.66/6,406.93 = 1,498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.66x = 6,406.93 × 1,498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.66x = 9,603,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,603,667.72/4,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.70

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