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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.72, 6,312.78 and 1,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.72, 6,312.78 and 1,869.72 is: 2,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.72 : 6,312.78 = 1,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.72/6,312.78 = 1,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.72x = 6,312.78 × 1,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.72x = 11,803,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,803,131.02/4,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.78

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