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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.67, 6,676.90 and 1,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.67, 6,676.90 and 1,858.55 is: 2,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.67 : 6,676.90 = 1,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.67/6,676.90 = 1,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.67x = 6,676.90 × 1,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.67x = 12,409,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409,352.50/4,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.32

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