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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.57, 6,517.40 and 1,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.57, 6,517.40 and 1,879.34 is: 2,819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.57 : 6,517.40 = 1,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.57/6,517.40 = 1,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.57x = 6,517.40 × 1,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.57x = 12,248,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,368.53/4,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.24

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