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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499, 6,748.50 and 1,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499, 6,748.50 and 1,421 is: 2,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499 : 6,748.50 = 1,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499/6,748.50 = 1,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499x = 6,748.50 × 1,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499x = 9,589,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,618.50/4,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.50

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