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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.83, 6,527.46 and 1,431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.83, 6,527.46 and 1,431.18 is: 2,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.83 : 6,527.46 = 1,431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.83/6,527.46 = 1,431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.83x = 6,527.46 × 1,431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.83x = 9,341,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341,970.20/4,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.17

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