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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.54, 6,461.31 and 1,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.54, 6,461.31 and 1,229.54 is: 1,844.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.54 : 6,461.31 = 1,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.54/6,461.31 = 1,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.54x = 6,461.31 × 1,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.54x = 7,944,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,439.10/4,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.31

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