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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.84, 6,549.96 and 1,900.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.84, 6,549.96 and 1,900.86 is: 2,851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.84 : 6,549.96 = 1,900.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.84/6,549.96 = 1,900.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.84x = 6,549.96 × 1,900.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.84x = 12,450,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450,556.97/4,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.81

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