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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.16, 6,106.52 and 1,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.16, 6,106.52 and 1,762 is: 2,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.16 : 6,106.52 = 1,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.16/6,106.52 = 1,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.16x = 6,106.52 × 1,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.16x = 10,759,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759,688.24/4,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.26

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