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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.94, 6,755.39 and 1,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.94, 6,755.39 and 1,382.97 is: 2,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.94 : 6,755.39 = 1,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.94/6,755.39 = 1,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.94x = 6,755.39 × 1,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.94x = 9,342,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,501.71/4,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.76

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