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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.76, 6,499.76 and 1,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.76, 6,499.76 and 1,370.20 is: 2,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.76 : 6,499.76 = 1,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.76/6,499.76 = 1,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.76x = 6,499.76 × 1,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.76x = 8,905,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,971.15/4,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.50

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