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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.03, 6,401.52 and 1,800.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.03, 6,401.52 and 1,800.69 is: 2,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.03 : 6,401.52 = 1,800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.03/6,401.52 = 1,800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.03x = 6,401.52 × 1,800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.03x = 11,527,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527,153.05/4,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.08

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