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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.58, 6,632.78 and 1,301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.58, 6,632.78 and 1,301.59 is: 1,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.58 : 6,632.78 = 1,301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.58/6,632.78 = 1,301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.58x = 6,632.78 × 1,301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.58x = 8,633,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,130.21/4,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.50

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