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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252, 6,380.52 and 1,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252, 6,380.52 and 1,943.68 is: 2,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252 : 6,380.52 = 1,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252/6,380.52 = 1,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252x = 6,380.52 × 1,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252x = 12,401,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,689.11/4,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.67

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