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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.04, 6,544.32 and 1,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.04, 6,544.32 and 1,898.60 is: 2,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.04 : 6,544.32 = 1,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.04/6,544.32 = 1,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.04x = 6,544.32 × 1,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.04x = 12,425,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,045.95/4,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.49

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