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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.70, 6,552.96 and 1,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.70, 6,552.96 and 1,903.92 is: 2,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.70 : 6,552.96 = 1,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.70/6,552.96 = 1,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.70x = 6,552.96 × 1,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.70x = 12,476,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,311.60/4,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.19

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