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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.57, 6,753.96 and 1,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.57, 6,753.96 and 1,215.68 is: 1,823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.57 : 6,753.96 = 1,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.57/6,753.96 = 1,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.57x = 6,753.96 × 1,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.57x = 8,210,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,620.32/4,502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.54

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