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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.04, 6,451.72 and 1,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.04, 6,451.72 and 1,223.04 is: 1,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.04 : 6,451.72 = 1,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.04/6,451.72 = 1,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.04x = 6,451.72 × 1,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.04x = 7,890,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,711.63/4,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.61

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