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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.93, 6,571.46 and 1,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.93, 6,571.46 and 1,459.45 is: 2,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.93 : 6,571.46 = 1,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.93/6,571.46 = 1,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.93x = 6,571.46 × 1,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.93x = 9,590,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,710.00/4,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.70

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