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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365, 6,552.06 and 1,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365, 6,552.06 and 1,901.04 is: 2,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365 : 6,552.06 = 1,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365/6,552.06 = 1,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365x = 6,552.06 × 1,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365x = 12,455,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,728.14/4,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.55

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