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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.95, 6,512.18 and 2,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.95, 6,512.18 and 2,001.74 is: 3,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.95 : 6,512.18 = 2,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.95/6,512.18 = 2,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.95x = 6,512.18 × 2,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.95x = 13,035,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,691.19/4,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.20

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