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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.75, 6,499.92 and 1,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.75, 6,499.92 and 1,371.95 is: 2,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.75 : 6,499.92 = 1,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.75/6,499.92 = 1,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.75x = 6,499.92 × 1,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.75x = 8,917,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917,532.74/4,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.17

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