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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.44, 6,448.32 and 1,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.44, 6,448.32 and 1,959.04 is: 2,936.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.44 : 6,448.32 = 1,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.44/6,448.32 = 1,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.44x = 6,448.32 × 1,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.44x = 12,632,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,516.81/4,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.81

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