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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.70, 6,569.60 and 1,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.70, 6,569.60 and 1,458 is: 2,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.70 : 6,569.60 = 1,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.70/6,569.60 = 1,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.70x = 6,569.60 × 1,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.70x = 9,578,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,578,476.80/4,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.02

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