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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.40, 6,573.60 and 1,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.40, 6,573.60 and 1,304 is: 1,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.40 : 6,573.60 = 1,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.40/6,573.60 = 1,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.40x = 6,573.60 × 1,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.40x = 8,571,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,974.40/4,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.00

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