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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.13, 6,545.34 and 1,440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.13, 6,545.34 and 1,440.79 is: 2,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.13 : 6,545.34 = 1,440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.13/6,545.34 = 1,440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.13x = 6,545.34 × 1,440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.13x = 9,430,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,444.06/4,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.39

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