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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.51, 6,504.17 and 1,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.51, 6,504.17 and 1,870.47 is: 2,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.51 : 6,504.17 = 1,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.51/6,504.17 = 1,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.51x = 6,504.17 × 1,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.51x = 12,165,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165,845.51/4,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.09

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