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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.01, 6,316.55 and 1,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.01, 6,316.55 and 1,870.38 is: 2,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.01 : 6,316.55 = 1,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.01/6,316.55 = 1,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.01x = 6,316.55 × 1,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.01x = 11,814,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,814,339.44/4,211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.58

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