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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.04, 6,269.38 and 1,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.04, 6,269.38 and 1,869.72 is: 2,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.04 : 6,269.38 = 1,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.04/6,269.38 = 1,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.04x = 6,269.38 × 1,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.04x = 11,721,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721,985.17/4,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.62

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