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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.83, 6,449.28 and 1,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.83, 6,449.28 and 1,526.97 is: 2,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.83 : 6,449.28 = 1,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.83/6,449.28 = 1,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.83x = 6,449.28 × 1,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.83x = 9,847,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,875.54/4,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.23

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