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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351, 6,526.52 and 1,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351, 6,526.52 and 1,273 is: 1,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351 : 6,526.52 = 1,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351/6,526.52 = 1,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351x = 6,526.52 × 1,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351x = 8,308,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,308,259.96/4,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.51

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