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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.08, 6,674.96 and 1,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.08, 6,674.96 and 1,372 is: 2,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.08 : 6,674.96 = 1,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.08/6,674.96 = 1,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.08x = 6,674.96 × 1,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.08x = 9,158,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,045.12/4,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.95

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