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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.91, 6,425.46 and 1,510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.91, 6,425.46 and 1,510.38 is: 2,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.91 : 6,425.46 = 1,510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.91/6,425.46 = 1,510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.91x = 6,425.46 × 1,510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.91x = 9,704,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,886.27/4,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.43

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