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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.79, 6,452.41 and 1,528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.79, 6,452.41 and 1,528.09 is: 2,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.79 : 6,452.41 = 1,528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.79/6,452.41 = 1,528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.79x = 6,452.41 × 1,528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.79x = 9,859,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,863.20/4,301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.04

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