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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.57, 6,404.06 and 1,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.57, 6,404.06 and 1,803.76 is: 2,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.57 : 6,404.06 = 1,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.57/6,404.06 = 1,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.57x = 6,404.06 × 1,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.57x = 11,551,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,375.76/4,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.15

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