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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.47, 6,424.54 and 1,509.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.47, 6,424.54 and 1,509.74 is: 2,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.47 : 6,424.54 = 1,509.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.47/6,424.54 = 1,509.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.47x = 6,424.54 × 1,509.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.47x = 9,699,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,699,377.46/4,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.37

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