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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.94, 6,557.10 and 1,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.94, 6,557.10 and 1,251.28 is: 1,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.94 : 6,557.10 = 1,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.94/6,557.10 = 1,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.94x = 6,557.10 × 1,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.94x = 8,204,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,768.09/4,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.69

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