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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.52, 6,638.55 and 1,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.52, 6,638.55 and 1,138.72 is: 1,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.52 : 6,638.55 = 1,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.52/6,638.55 = 1,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.52x = 6,638.55 × 1,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.52x = 7,559,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,449.66/4,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.15

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