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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.58, 6,507.89 and 1,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.58, 6,507.89 and 1,051.67 is: 1,577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.58 : 6,507.89 = 1,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.58/6,507.89 = 1,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.58x = 6,507.89 × 1,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.58x = 6,844,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,152.68/4,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.51

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