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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.94, 6,512.88 and 1,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.94, 6,512.88 and 1,055.05 is: 1,582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.94 : 6,512.88 = 1,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.94/6,512.88 = 1,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.94x = 6,512.88 × 1,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.94x = 6,871,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,414.04/4,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.57

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