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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.72, 6,513.48 and 1,419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.72, 6,513.48 and 1,419.96 is: 2,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.72 : 6,513.48 = 1,419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.72/6,513.48 = 1,419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.72x = 6,513.48 × 1,419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.72x = 9,248,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,881.06/4,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.23

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