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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.98, 6,802.86 and 1,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.98, 6,802.86 and 1,901.98 is: 2,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.98 : 6,802.86 = 1,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.98/6,802.86 = 1,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.98x = 6,802.86 × 1,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.98x = 12,938,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938,869.65/4,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.76

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