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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.48, 6,524.52 and 1,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.48, 6,524.52 and 1,427.28 is: 2,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.48 : 6,524.52 = 1,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.48/6,524.52 = 1,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.48x = 6,524.52 × 1,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.48x = 9,312,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312,316.91/4,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.53

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