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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.06, 6,635.97 and 1,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.06, 6,635.97 and 1,462.96 is: 2,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.06 : 6,635.97 = 1,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.06/6,635.97 = 1,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.06x = 6,635.97 × 1,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.06x = 9,708,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708,142.08/4,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.90

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