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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.84, 6,556.80 and 1,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.84, 6,556.80 and 1,251.52 is: 1,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.84 : 6,556.80 = 1,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.84/6,556.80 = 1,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.84x = 6,556.80 × 1,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.84x = 8,205,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,966.34/4,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.01

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