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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.22, 6,511.74 and 1,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.22, 6,511.74 and 1,054.33 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.22 : 6,511.74 = 1,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.22/6,511.74 = 1,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.22x = 6,511.74 × 1,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.22x = 6,865,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,502.60/4,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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