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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.84, 6,646.28 and 1,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.84, 6,646.28 and 1,833.72 is: 2,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.84 : 6,646.28 = 1,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.84/6,646.28 = 1,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.84x = 6,646.28 × 1,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.84x = 12,187,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,416.56/4,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.59

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