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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344, 6,511.68 and 2,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344, 6,511.68 and 2,031.36 is: 3,045.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344 : 6,511.68 = 2,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344/6,511.68 = 2,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344x = 6,511.68 × 2,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344x = 13,227,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227,566.28/4,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.02

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