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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.95, 6,511.42 and 1,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.95, 6,511.42 and 1,054.04 is: 1,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.95 : 6,511.42 = 1,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.95/6,511.42 = 1,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.95x = 6,511.42 × 1,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.95x = 6,863,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,324.47/4,340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.06

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