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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.02, 6,571.14 and 1,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.02, 6,571.14 and 1,459.54 is: 2,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.02 : 6,571.14 = 1,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.02/6,571.14 = 1,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.02x = 6,571.14 × 1,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.02x = 9,590,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,841.68/4,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.68

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