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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.74, 6,427.19 and 1,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.74, 6,427.19 and 1,511.36 is: 2,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.74 : 6,427.19 = 1,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.74/6,427.19 = 1,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.74x = 6,427.19 × 1,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.74x = 9,713,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,765.74/4,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.06

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