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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.49, 6,489.44 and 1,553.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.49, 6,489.44 and 1,553.01 is: 2,329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.49 : 6,489.44 = 1,553.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.49/6,489.44 = 1,553.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.49x = 6,489.44 × 1,553.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.49x = 10,078,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,165.21/4,326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.41

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