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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.72, 6,526.68 and 1,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.72, 6,526.68 and 1,429.32 is: 2,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.72 : 6,526.68 = 1,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.72/6,526.68 = 1,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.72x = 6,526.68 × 1,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.72x = 9,328,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,714.26/4,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.18

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