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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.07, 6,571.67 and 1,459.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.07, 6,571.67 and 1,459.37 is: 2,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.07 : 6,571.67 = 1,459.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.07/6,571.67 = 1,459.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.07x = 6,571.67 × 1,459.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.07x = 9,590,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,507.18/4,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.08

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