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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.72, 6,522.99 and 1,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.72, 6,522.99 and 1,061.81 is: 1,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.72 : 6,522.99 = 1,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.72/6,522.99 = 1,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.72x = 6,522.99 × 1,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.72x = 6,926,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,163.88/4,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.69

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