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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.02, 6,422.56 and 1,469.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.02, 6,422.56 and 1,469.81 is: 2,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.02 : 6,422.56 = 1,469.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.02/6,422.56 = 1,469.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.02x = 6,422.56 × 1,469.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.02x = 9,439,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,955.30/4,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.07

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