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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529, 6,794.94 and 1,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529, 6,794.94 and 1,451 is: 2,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529 : 6,794.94 = 1,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529/6,794.94 = 1,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529x = 6,794.94 × 1,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529x = 9,859,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,457.94/4,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.96

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