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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.83, 6,566.94 and 1,912.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.83, 6,566.94 and 1,912.59 is: 2,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.83 : 6,566.94 = 1,912.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.83/6,566.94 = 1,912.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.83x = 6,566.94 × 1,912.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.83x = 12,559,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,863.77/4,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.97

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