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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.72, 6,647.58 and 1,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.72, 6,647.58 and 1,509.96 is: 2,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.72 : 6,647.58 = 1,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.72/6,647.58 = 1,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.72x = 6,647.58 × 1,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.72x = 10,037,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,579.90/4,431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.94

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