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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.44, 6,854.42 and 1,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.44, 6,854.42 and 1,282.79 is: 1,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.44 : 6,854.42 = 1,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.44/6,854.42 = 1,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.44x = 6,854.42 × 1,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.44x = 8,792,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792,763.22/4,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.25

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