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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.89, 6,545.72 and 1,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.89, 6,545.72 and 1,443.24 is: 2,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.89 : 6,545.72 = 1,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.89/6,545.72 = 1,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.89x = 6,545.72 × 1,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.89x = 9,447,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,037.72/4,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.32

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