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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.70, 6,540.96 and 1,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.70, 6,540.96 and 1,399.03 is: 2,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.70 : 6,540.96 = 1,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.70/6,540.96 = 1,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.70x = 6,540.96 × 1,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.70x = 9,151,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151,002.62/4,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.52

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