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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.92, 6,481.64 and 1,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.92, 6,481.64 and 1,399.52 is: 2,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.92 : 6,481.64 = 1,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.92/6,481.64 = 1,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.92x = 6,481.64 × 1,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.92x = 9,071,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071,155.90/4,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.36

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