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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.73, 6,396.46 and 1,798.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.73, 6,396.46 and 1,798.56 is: 2,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.73 : 6,396.46 = 1,798.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.73/6,396.46 = 1,798.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.73x = 6,396.46 × 1,798.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.73x = 11,504,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504,422.72/4,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.20

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