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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.50, 6,407.72 and 1,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.50, 6,407.72 and 1,805.89 is: 2,709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.50 : 6,407.72 = 1,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.50/6,407.72 = 1,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.50x = 6,407.72 × 1,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.50x = 11,571,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571,637.47/4,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.67

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