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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.41, 6,524.86 and 1,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.41, 6,524.86 and 1,229.69 is: 1,844.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.41 : 6,524.86 = 1,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.41/6,524.86 = 1,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.41x = 6,524.86 × 1,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.41x = 8,023,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,533.93/4,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.31

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