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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.36, 6,512.40 and 1,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.36, 6,512.40 and 1,221.39 is: 1,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.36 : 6,512.40 = 1,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.36/6,512.40 = 1,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.36x = 6,512.40 × 1,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.36x = 7,954,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,180.24/4,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.19

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