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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.28, 6,543.99 and 1,440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.28, 6,543.99 and 1,440.99 is: 2,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.28 : 6,543.99 = 1,440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.28/6,543.99 = 1,440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.28x = 6,543.99 × 1,440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.28x = 9,429,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429,824.15/4,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.68

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