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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.23, 6,529.97 and 1,431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.23, 6,529.97 and 1,431.86 is: 2,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.23 : 6,529.97 = 1,431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.23/6,529.97 = 1,431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.23x = 6,529.97 × 1,431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.23x = 9,349,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,963.04/4,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.33

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