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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.50, 6,445.92 and 1,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.50, 6,445.92 and 1,375.02 is: 2,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.50 : 6,445.92 = 1,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.50/6,445.92 = 1,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.50x = 6,445.92 × 1,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.50x = 8,863,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863,268.92/4,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.42

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