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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.52, 6,481.46 and 1,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.52, 6,481.46 and 1,360.41 is: 2,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.52 : 6,481.46 = 1,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.52/6,481.46 = 1,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.52x = 6,481.46 × 1,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.52x = 8,817,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,436.50/4,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.88

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