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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.28, 6,573.26 and 1,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.28, 6,573.26 and 1,304.20 is: 1,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.28 : 6,573.26 = 1,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.28/6,573.26 = 1,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.28x = 6,573.26 × 1,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.28x = 8,572,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,845.69/4,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.25

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