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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.96, 6,503.97 and 1,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.96, 6,503.97 and 1,049.05 is: 1,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.96 : 6,503.97 = 1,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.96/6,503.97 = 1,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.96x = 6,503.97 × 1,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.96x = 6,822,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,998.84/4,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.59

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