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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.59, 6,553.83 and 1,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.59, 6,553.83 and 1,446.79 is: 2,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.59 : 6,553.83 = 1,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.59/6,553.83 = 1,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.59x = 6,553.83 × 1,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.59x = 9,482,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,015.71/4,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.50

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