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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.54, 6,558.27 and 1,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.54, 6,558.27 and 1,251.55 is: 1,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.54 : 6,558.27 = 1,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.54/6,558.27 = 1,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.54x = 6,558.27 × 1,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.54x = 8,208,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,002.82/4,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.60

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