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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.04, 6,531.78 and 1,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.04, 6,531.78 and 1,891.96 is: 2,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.04 : 6,531.78 = 1,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.04/6,531.78 = 1,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.04x = 6,531.78 × 1,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.04x = 12,357,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,866.49/4,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.30

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