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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.96, 6,416.82 and 1,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.96, 6,416.82 and 1,502.66 is: 2,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.96 : 6,416.82 = 1,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.96/6,416.82 = 1,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.96x = 6,416.82 × 1,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.96x = 9,642,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642,266.66/4,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.99

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