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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.77, 6,378.89 and 1,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.77, 6,378.89 and 1,944.27 is: 2,916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.77 : 6,378.89 = 1,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.77/6,378.89 = 1,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.77x = 6,378.89 × 1,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.77x = 12,402,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,274.74/4,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.28

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