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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364, 6,546.72 and 1,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364, 6,546.72 and 1,898.16 is: 2,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364 : 6,546.72 = 1,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364/6,546.72 = 1,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364x = 6,546.72 × 1,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364x = 12,426,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,722.04/4,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.55

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