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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.67, 6,483.65 and 1,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.67, 6,483.65 and 1,159.85 is: 1,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.67 : 6,483.65 = 1,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.67/6,483.65 = 1,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.67x = 6,483.65 × 1,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.67x = 7,520,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,071.86/4,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.68

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