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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.36, 6,313.47 and 1,744.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.36, 6,313.47 and 1,744.64 is: 2,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.36 : 6,313.47 = 1,744.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.36/6,313.47 = 1,744.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.36x = 6,313.47 × 1,744.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.36x = 11,014,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014,732.30/4,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.48

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