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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.88, 6,572.96 and 1,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.88, 6,572.96 and 1,460.48 is: 2,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.88 : 6,572.96 = 1,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.88/6,572.96 = 1,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.88x = 6,572.96 × 1,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.88x = 9,599,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,676.62/4,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.77

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