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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.85, 6,535.83 and 1,436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.85, 6,535.83 and 1,436.91 is: 2,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.85 : 6,535.83 = 1,436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.85/6,535.83 = 1,436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.85x = 6,535.83 × 1,436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.85x = 9,391,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,399.49/4,358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.56

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