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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.94, 6,437.84 and 1,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.94, 6,437.84 and 1,828.28 is: 2,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.94 : 6,437.84 = 1,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.94/6,437.84 = 1,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.94x = 6,437.84 × 1,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.94x = 11,770,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770,132.78/4,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.83

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