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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.82, 6,512.64 and 1,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.82, 6,512.64 and 1,422.34 is: 2,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.82 : 6,512.64 = 1,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.82/6,512.64 = 1,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.82x = 6,512.64 × 1,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.82x = 9,263,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,188.38/4,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.01

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