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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.58, 6,488.46 and 1,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.58, 6,488.46 and 1,552.43 is: 2,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.58 : 6,488.46 = 1,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.58/6,488.46 = 1,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.58x = 6,488.46 × 1,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.58x = 10,072,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,896.18/4,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.68

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