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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.81, 6,526.17 and 1,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.81, 6,526.17 and 1,429.08 is: 2,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.81 : 6,526.17 = 1,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.81/6,526.17 = 1,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.81x = 6,526.17 × 1,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.81x = 9,326,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,419.02/4,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.61

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