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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.67, 6,799.19 and 1,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.67, 6,799.19 and 1,901.11 is: 2,851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.67 : 6,799.19 = 1,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.67/6,799.19 = 1,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.67x = 6,799.19 × 1,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.67x = 12,925,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925,995.48/4,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.11

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