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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204, 6,308.70 and 1,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204, 6,308.70 and 1,895.50 is: 2,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204 : 6,308.70 = 1,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204/6,308.70 = 1,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204x = 6,308.70 × 1,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204x = 11,958,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958,140.85/4,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.47

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