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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.65, 6,753.97 and 1,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.65, 6,753.97 and 1,215.74 is: 1,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.65 : 6,753.97 = 1,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.65/6,753.97 = 1,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.65x = 6,753.97 × 1,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.65x = 8,211,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,034.68/4,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.60

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