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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.67, 6,752.64 and 1,381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.67, 6,752.64 and 1,381.55 is: 2,072.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.67 : 6,752.64 = 1,381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.67/6,752.64 = 1,381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.67x = 6,752.64 × 1,381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.67x = 9,329,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,109.79/4,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.37

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