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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.94, 6,427.55 and 1,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.94, 6,427.55 and 1,473.74 is: 2,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.94 : 6,427.55 = 1,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.94/6,427.55 = 1,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.94x = 6,427.55 × 1,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.94x = 9,472,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472,562.35/4,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.66

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