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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.82, 6,538.16 and 1,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.82, 6,538.16 and 1,437.08 is: 2,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.82 : 6,538.16 = 1,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.82/6,538.16 = 1,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.82x = 6,538.16 × 1,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.82x = 9,395,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395,858.97/4,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.60

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