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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.18, 6,556.41 and 1,905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.18, 6,556.41 and 1,905.48 is: 2,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.18 : 6,556.41 = 1,905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.18/6,556.41 = 1,905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.18x = 6,556.41 × 1,905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.18x = 12,493,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,108.13/4,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.72

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