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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.06, 6,562.98 and 1,453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.06, 6,562.98 and 1,453.39 is: 2,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.06 : 6,562.98 = 1,453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.06/6,562.98 = 1,453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.06x = 6,562.98 × 1,453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.06x = 9,538,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,569.50/4,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.21

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