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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.83, 6,565.89 and 1,602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.83, 6,565.89 and 1,602.86 is: 2,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.83 : 6,565.89 = 1,602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.83/6,565.89 = 1,602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.83x = 6,565.89 × 1,602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.83x = 10,524,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524,202.45/4,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.53

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