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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.99, 6,484.35 and 1,548.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.99, 6,484.35 and 1,548.59 is: 2,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.99 : 6,484.35 = 1,548.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.99/6,484.35 = 1,548.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.99x = 6,484.35 × 1,548.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.99x = 10,041,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,599.57/4,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.37

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