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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.59, 6,498.82 and 1,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.59, 6,498.82 and 1,045.65 is: 1,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.59 : 6,498.82 = 1,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.59/6,498.82 = 1,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.59x = 6,498.82 × 1,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.59x = 6,795,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,491.13/4,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.46

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