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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.68, 6,409.26 and 1,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.68, 6,409.26 and 1,499.82 is: 2,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.68 : 6,409.26 = 1,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.68/6,409.26 = 1,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.68x = 6,409.26 × 1,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.68x = 9,612,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,736.33/4,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.29

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