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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.40, 6,556.20 and 1,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.40, 6,556.20 and 1,449 is: 2,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.40 : 6,556.20 = 1,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.40/6,556.20 = 1,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.40x = 6,556.20 × 1,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.40x = 9,499,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499,933.80/4,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.70

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