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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.23, 6,759.84 and 1,872.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.23, 6,759.84 and 1,872.62 is: 2,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.23 : 6,759.84 = 1,872.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.23/6,759.84 = 1,872.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.23x = 6,759.84 × 1,872.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.23x = 12,658,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658,599.62/4,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.01

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