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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.29, 6,562.76 and 1,908.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.29, 6,562.76 and 1,908.81 is: 2,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.29 : 6,562.76 = 1,908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.29/6,562.76 = 1,908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.29x = 6,562.76 × 1,908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.29x = 12,527,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,052.37/4,372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.10

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