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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.51, 6,573.69 and 1,304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.51, 6,573.69 and 1,304.51 is: 1,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.51 : 6,573.69 = 1,304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.51/6,573.69 = 1,304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.51x = 6,573.69 × 1,304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.51x = 8,575,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,411.47/4,382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.74

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