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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497, 6,745.50 and 1,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497, 6,745.50 and 1,419 is: 2,128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497 : 6,745.50 = 1,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497/6,745.50 = 1,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497x = 6,745.50 × 1,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497x = 9,571,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,864.50/4,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.50

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