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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451, 6,676.86 and 1,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451, 6,676.86 and 1,373 is: 2,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451 : 6,676.86 = 1,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451/6,676.86 = 1,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451x = 6,676.86 × 1,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451x = 9,167,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,328.78/4,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.61

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