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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.74, 6,550.16 and 1,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.74, 6,550.16 and 1,901.47 is: 2,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.74 : 6,550.16 = 1,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.74/6,550.16 = 1,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.74x = 6,550.16 × 1,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.74x = 12,454,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,910.22/4,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.22

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