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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.77, 6,244.52 and 1,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.77, 6,244.52 and 1,697.76 is: 2,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.77 : 6,244.52 = 1,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.77/6,244.52 = 1,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.77x = 6,244.52 × 1,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.77x = 10,601,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601,687.79/4,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.79

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