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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.72, 6,519.44 and 1,845.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.72, 6,519.44 and 1,845.51 is: 2,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.72 : 6,519.44 = 1,845.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.72/6,519.44 = 1,845.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.72x = 6,519.44 × 1,845.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.72x = 12,031,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,031,689.41/4,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.27

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