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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344, 6,517.20 and 1,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344, 6,517.20 and 1,266 is: 1,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344 : 6,517.20 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344/6,517.20 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344x = 6,517.20 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344x = 8,250,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,775.20/4,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.35

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