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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.44, 6,572.88 and 1,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.44, 6,572.88 and 1,459.44 is: 2,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.44 : 6,572.88 = 1,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.44/6,572.88 = 1,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.44x = 6,572.88 × 1,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.44x = 9,592,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,592,723.99/4,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.40

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