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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.84, 6,517.62 and 1,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.84, 6,517.62 and 1,879.72 is: 2,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.84 : 6,517.62 = 1,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.84/6,517.62 = 1,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.84x = 6,517.62 × 1,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.84x = 12,251,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,251,300.67/4,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.74

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