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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.63, 6,750.52 and 1,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.63, 6,750.52 and 1,421.63 is: 2,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.63 : 6,750.52 = 1,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.63/6,750.52 = 1,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.63x = 6,750.52 × 1,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.63x = 9,596,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,704.44/4,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.78

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