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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.68, 6,444.66 and 1,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.68, 6,444.66 and 1,836.56 is: 2,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.68 : 6,444.66 = 1,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.68/6,444.66 = 1,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.68x = 6,444.66 × 1,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.68x = 11,836,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,836,004.77/4,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.76

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