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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.96, 6,556.64 and 1,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.96, 6,556.64 and 1,251.41 is: 1,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.96 : 6,556.64 = 1,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.96/6,556.64 = 1,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.96x = 6,556.64 × 1,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.96x = 8,205,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,044.86/4,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.17

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