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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.65, 6,493.77 and 1,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.65, 6,493.77 and 1,863.81 is: 2,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.65 : 6,493.77 = 1,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.65/6,493.77 = 1,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.65x = 6,493.77 × 1,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.65x = 12,103,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,153.46/4,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.41

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