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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344, 6,509.88 and 1,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344, 6,509.88 and 1,876.92 is: 2,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344 : 6,509.88 = 1,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344/6,509.88 = 1,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344x = 6,509.88 × 1,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344x = 12,218,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218,523.97/4,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.74

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