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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.99, 6,515.98 and 1,057.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.99, 6,515.98 and 1,057.05 is: 1,585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.99 : 6,515.98 = 1,057.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.99/6,515.98 = 1,057.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.99x = 6,515.98 × 1,057.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.99x = 6,887,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,716.66/4,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.57

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