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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.49, 6,558.69 and 1,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.49, 6,558.69 and 1,903.88 is: 2,857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.49 : 6,558.69 = 1,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.49/6,558.69 = 1,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.49x = 6,558.69 × 1,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.49x = 12,486,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,982.25/4,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.11

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