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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.70, 6,574.10 and 1,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.70, 6,574.10 and 1,461 is: 2,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.70 : 6,574.10 = 1,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.70/6,574.10 = 1,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.70x = 6,574.10 × 1,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.70x = 9,604,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,760.10/4,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.52

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