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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.74, 6,546.69 and 1,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.74, 6,546.69 and 1,897.92 is: 2,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.74 : 6,546.69 = 1,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.74/6,546.69 = 1,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.74x = 6,546.69 × 1,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.74x = 12,425,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,093.88/4,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.35

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