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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.52, 6,498.65 and 1,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.52, 6,498.65 and 1,868.15 is: 2,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.52 : 6,498.65 = 1,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.52/6,498.65 = 1,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.52x = 6,498.65 × 1,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.52x = 12,140,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,411.16/4,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.52

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