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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.43, 6,414.06 and 1,501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.43, 6,414.06 and 1,501.99 is: 2,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.43 : 6,414.06 = 1,501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.43/6,414.06 = 1,501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.43x = 6,414.06 × 1,501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.43x = 9,633,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633,853.98/4,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.31

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