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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.94, 6,575.97 and 1,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.94, 6,575.97 and 1,462.24 is: 2,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.94 : 6,575.97 = 1,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.94/6,575.97 = 1,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.94x = 6,575.97 × 1,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.94x = 9,615,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,615,646.37/4,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.38

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