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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.68, 6,571.08 and 1,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.68, 6,571.08 and 1,459.20 is: 2,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.68 : 6,571.08 = 1,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.68/6,571.08 = 1,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.68x = 6,571.08 × 1,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.68x = 9,588,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,519.94/4,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.32

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