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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.88, 6,572.82 and 1,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.88, 6,572.82 and 1,303.88 is: 1,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.88 : 6,572.82 = 1,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.88/6,572.82 = 1,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.88x = 6,572.82 × 1,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.88x = 8,570,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,135.68/4,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.81

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