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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.72, 6,540.36 and 1,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.72, 6,540.36 and 1,282 is: 1,922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.72 : 6,540.36 = 1,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.72/6,540.36 = 1,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.72x = 6,540.36 × 1,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.72x = 8,384,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,741.52/4,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.79

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