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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.98, 6,552.78 and 1,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.98, 6,552.78 and 1,903.99 is: 2,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.98 : 6,552.78 = 1,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.98/6,552.78 = 1,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.98x = 6,552.78 × 1,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.98x = 12,476,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,427.59/4,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.38

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