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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.40, 6,499.52 and 1,372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.40, 6,499.52 and 1,372.11 is: 2,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.40 : 6,499.52 = 1,372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.40/6,499.52 = 1,372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.40x = 6,499.52 × 1,372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.40x = 8,918,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,918,081.28/4,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.99

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