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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.77, 6,501.63 and 1,372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.77, 6,501.63 and 1,372.39 is: 2,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.77 : 6,501.63 = 1,372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.77/6,501.63 = 1,372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.77x = 6,501.63 × 1,372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.77x = 8,922,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,791.67/4,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.90

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