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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.13, 6,516.37 and 1,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.13, 6,516.37 and 1,266.13 is: 1,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.13 : 6,516.37 = 1,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.13/6,516.37 = 1,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.13x = 6,516.37 × 1,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.13x = 8,250,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,571.55/4,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.25

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