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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.81, 6,323.85 and 1,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.81, 6,323.85 and 1,749 is: 2,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.81 : 6,323.85 = 1,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.81/6,323.85 = 1,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.81x = 6,323.85 × 1,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.81x = 11,060,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060,413.65/4,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.18

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