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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.29, 6,573.46 and 1,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.29, 6,573.46 and 1,460.59 is: 2,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.29 : 6,573.46 = 1,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.29/6,573.46 = 1,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.29x = 6,573.46 × 1,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.29x = 9,601,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,150.03/4,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.90

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