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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.94, 6,560.91 and 1,451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.94, 6,560.91 and 1,451.58 is: 2,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.94 : 6,560.91 = 1,451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.94/6,560.91 = 1,451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.94x = 6,560.91 × 1,451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.94x = 9,523,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,685.74/4,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.37

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