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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.55, 6,541.97 and 1,439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.55, 6,541.97 and 1,439.07 is: 2,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.55 : 6,541.97 = 1,439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.55/6,541.97 = 1,439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.55x = 6,541.97 × 1,439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.55x = 9,414,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,414,345.57/4,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.49

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