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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.29, 6,860.96 and 1,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.29, 6,860.96 and 1,453.28 is: 2,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.29 : 6,860.96 = 1,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.29/6,860.96 = 1,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.29x = 6,860.96 × 1,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.29x = 9,970,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,895.95/4,573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.25

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