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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.49, 6,466.72 and 1,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.49, 6,466.72 and 1,537.32 is: 2,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.49 : 6,466.72 = 1,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.49/6,466.72 = 1,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.49x = 6,466.72 × 1,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.49x = 9,941,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,417.99/4,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.33

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