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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.07, 6,538.74 and 1,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.07, 6,538.74 and 1,437.13 is: 2,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.07 : 6,538.74 = 1,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.07/6,538.74 = 1,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.07x = 6,538.74 × 1,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.07x = 9,397,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,019.42/4,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.74

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