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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.66, 6,515.39 and 1,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.66, 6,515.39 and 1,056.77 is: 1,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.66 : 6,515.39 = 1,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.66/6,515.39 = 1,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.66x = 6,515.39 × 1,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.66x = 6,885,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,238.76/4,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.13

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