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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.91, 6,512.86 and 1,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.91, 6,512.86 and 1,054.98 is: 1,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.91 : 6,512.86 = 1,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.91/6,512.86 = 1,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.91x = 6,512.86 × 1,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.91x = 6,870,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,904.48/4,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.46

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