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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.97, 6,540.96 and 1,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.97, 6,540.96 and 1,399.86 is: 2,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.97 : 6,540.96 = 1,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.97/6,540.96 = 1,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.97x = 6,540.96 × 1,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.97x = 9,156,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,428.27/4,361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.15

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