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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.40, 6,564.60 and 1,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.40, 6,564.60 and 1,298 is: 1,947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.40 : 6,564.60 = 1,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.40/6,564.60 = 1,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.40x = 6,564.60 × 1,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.40x = 8,520,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,850.80/4,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.00

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