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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.67, 6,560.51 and 1,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.67, 6,560.51 and 1,452.20 is: 2,178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.67 : 6,560.51 = 1,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.67/6,560.51 = 1,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.67x = 6,560.51 × 1,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.67x = 9,527,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527,132.56/4,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.29

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