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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.36, 6,573.54 and 1,304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.36, 6,573.54 and 1,304.12 is: 1,956.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.36 : 6,573.54 = 1,304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.36/6,573.54 = 1,304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.36x = 6,573.54 × 1,304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.36x = 8,572,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,684.98/4,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.18

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