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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.92, 6,521.38 and 1,883.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.92, 6,521.38 and 1,883.26 is: 2,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.92 : 6,521.38 = 1,883.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.92/6,521.38 = 1,883.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.92x = 6,521.38 × 1,883.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.92x = 12,281,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,454.10/4,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.73

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