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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.76, 6,518.10 and 1,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.76, 6,518.10 and 1,267 is: 1,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.76 : 6,518.10 = 1,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.76/6,518.10 = 1,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.76x = 6,518.10 × 1,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.76x = 8,258,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,432.70/4,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.78

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