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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.97, 6,504.60 and 1,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.97, 6,504.60 and 1,870.63 is: 2,807.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.97 : 6,504.60 = 1,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.97/6,504.60 = 1,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.97x = 6,504.60 × 1,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.97x = 12,167,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,699.90/4,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.52

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