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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.04, 6,955.56 and 1,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.04, 6,955.56 and 1,901.04 is: 2,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.04 : 6,955.56 = 1,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.04/6,955.56 = 1,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.04x = 6,955.56 × 1,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.04x = 13,222,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,797.78/4,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.56

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