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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580, 6,870.02 and 1,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580, 6,870.02 and 1,844 is: 2,766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580 : 6,870.02 = 1,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580/6,870.02 = 1,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580x = 6,870.02 × 1,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580x = 12,668,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668,316.88/4,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.01

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