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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.08, 6,571.44 and 1,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.08, 6,571.44 and 1,459.16 is: 2,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.08 : 6,571.44 = 1,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.08/6,571.44 = 1,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.08x = 6,571.44 × 1,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.08x = 9,588,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,782.39/4,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.68

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