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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.81, 6,871.06 and 1,806.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.81, 6,871.06 and 1,806.67 is: 2,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.81 : 6,871.06 = 1,806.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.81/6,871.06 = 1,806.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.81x = 6,871.06 × 1,806.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.81x = 12,413,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,748.82/4,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.17

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