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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.10, 6,635.76 and 1,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.10, 6,635.76 and 1,502.08 is: 2,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.10 : 6,635.76 = 1,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.10/6,635.76 = 1,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.10x = 6,635.76 × 1,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.10x = 9,967,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,442.38/4,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.48

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