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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.51, 6,546.36 and 1,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.51, 6,546.36 and 1,244.82 is: 1,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.51 : 6,546.36 = 1,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.51/6,546.36 = 1,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.51x = 6,546.36 × 1,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.51x = 8,149,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,072.80/4,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.69

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