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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.58, 6,557.09 and 1,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.58, 6,557.09 and 1,905.62 is: 2,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.58 : 6,557.09 = 1,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.58/6,557.09 = 1,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.58x = 6,557.09 × 1,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.58x = 12,495,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495,279.53/4,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.95

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