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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.91, 6,233.34 and 1,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.91, 6,233.34 and 1,817.91 is: 2,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.91 : 6,233.34 = 1,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.91/6,233.34 = 1,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.91x = 6,233.34 × 1,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.91x = 11,331,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,331,651.12/4,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.67

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