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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.50, 6,863.90 and 1,413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.50, 6,863.90 and 1,413.21 is: 2,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.50 : 6,863.90 = 1,413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.50/6,863.90 = 1,413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.50x = 6,863.90 × 1,413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.50x = 9,700,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,125.05/4,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.02

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