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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.91, 6,512.73 and 1,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.91, 6,512.73 and 1,876.89 is: 2,815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.91 : 6,512.73 = 1,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.91/6,512.73 = 1,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.91x = 6,512.73 × 1,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.91x = 12,223,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,677.81/4,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.93

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