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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.82, 6,423.52 and 1,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.82, 6,423.52 and 1,508.18 is: 2,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.82 : 6,423.52 = 1,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.82/6,423.52 = 1,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.82x = 6,423.52 × 1,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.82x = 9,687,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,824.39/4,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.55

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