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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.59, 6,415.20 and 1,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.59, 6,415.20 and 1,504.17 is: 2,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.59 : 6,415.20 = 1,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.59/6,415.20 = 1,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.59x = 6,415.20 × 1,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.59x = 9,649,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,551.38/4,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.90

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