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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.69, 6,145.22 and 1,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.69, 6,145.22 and 1,757.06 is: 2,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.69 : 6,145.22 = 1,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.69/6,145.22 = 1,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.69x = 6,145.22 × 1,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.69x = 10,797,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797,480.74/4,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.02

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