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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.48, 6,636.60 and 1,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.48, 6,636.60 and 1,503 is: 2,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.48 : 6,636.60 = 1,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.48/6,636.60 = 1,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.48x = 6,636.60 × 1,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.48x = 9,974,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974,809.80/4,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.95

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