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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581, 6,871.59 and 1,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581, 6,871.59 and 1,503 is: 2,254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581 : 6,871.59 = 1,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581/6,871.59 = 1,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581x = 6,871.59 × 1,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581x = 10,327,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,999.77/4,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.53

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