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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.81, 6,312.77 and 1,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.81, 6,312.77 and 1,868.86 is: 2,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.81 : 6,312.77 = 1,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.81/6,312.77 = 1,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.81x = 6,312.77 × 1,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.81x = 11,797,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,797,642.43/4,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.08

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