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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.72, 6,565.68 and 1,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.72, 6,565.68 and 1,454.64 is: 2,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.72 : 6,565.68 = 1,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.72/6,565.68 = 1,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.72x = 6,565.68 × 1,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.72x = 9,550,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,700.76/4,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.16

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