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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.78, 6,444.58 and 1,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.78, 6,444.58 and 1,830.68 is: 2,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.78 : 6,444.58 = 1,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.78/6,444.58 = 1,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.78x = 6,444.58 × 1,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.78x = 11,797,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,797,963.71/4,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.41

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