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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.83, 6,570.72 and 1,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.83, 6,570.72 and 1,459.35 is: 2,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.83 : 6,570.72 = 1,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.83/6,570.72 = 1,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.83x = 6,570.72 × 1,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.83x = 9,588,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588,980.23/4,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.35

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