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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.35, 6,542.94 and 1,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.35, 6,542.94 and 1,439.59 is: 2,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.35 : 6,542.94 = 1,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.35/6,542.94 = 1,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.35x = 6,542.94 × 1,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.35x = 9,419,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,150.99/4,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.69

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