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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.36, 6,510.96 and 1,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.36, 6,510.96 and 1,878.48 is: 2,815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.36 : 6,510.96 = 1,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.36/6,510.96 = 1,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.36x = 6,510.96 × 1,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.36x = 12,230,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230,708.14/4,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.31

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