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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.04, 6,484.20 and 1,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.04, 6,484.20 and 1,857.84 is: 2,785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.04 : 6,484.20 = 1,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.04/6,484.20 = 1,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.04x = 6,484.20 × 1,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.04x = 12,046,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046,606.13/4,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.32

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