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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.68, 6,552.45 and 1,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.68, 6,552.45 and 1,903.20 is: 2,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.68 : 6,552.45 = 1,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.68/6,552.45 = 1,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.68x = 6,552.45 × 1,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.68x = 12,470,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,622.84/4,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.90

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