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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.81, 6,425.33 and 1,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.81, 6,425.33 and 1,510.67 is: 2,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.81 : 6,425.33 = 1,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.81/6,425.33 = 1,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.81x = 6,425.33 × 1,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.81x = 9,706,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,513.59/4,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.33

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