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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.38, 6,447.56 and 1,220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.38, 6,447.56 and 1,220.38 is: 1,830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.38 : 6,447.56 = 1,220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.38/6,447.56 = 1,220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.38x = 6,447.56 × 1,220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.38x = 7,868,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,473.27/4,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.57

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