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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.74, 6,157.98 and 1,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.74, 6,157.98 and 1,766 is: 2,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.74 : 6,157.98 = 1,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.74/6,157.98 = 1,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.74x = 6,157.98 × 1,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.74x = 10,874,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874,992.68/4,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.80

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