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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.75, 6,317.62 and 1,746.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.75, 6,317.62 and 1,746.63 is: 2,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.75 : 6,317.62 = 1,746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.75/6,317.62 = 1,746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.75x = 6,317.62 × 1,746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.75x = 11,034,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,034,540.25/4,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.94

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