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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.38, 6,314.37 and 1,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.38, 6,314.37 and 1,747.90 is: 2,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.38 : 6,314.37 = 1,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.38/6,314.37 = 1,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.38x = 6,314.37 × 1,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.38x = 11,036,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036,887.32/4,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.73

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