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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.38, 6,652.89 and 1,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.38, 6,652.89 and 1,837.62 is: 2,756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.38 : 6,652.89 = 1,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.38/6,652.89 = 1,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.38x = 6,652.89 × 1,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.38x = 12,225,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225,483.72/4,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.36

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