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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.67, 6,326.37 and 1,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.67, 6,326.37 and 1,445.76 is: 2,168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.67 : 6,326.37 = 1,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.67/6,326.37 = 1,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.67x = 6,326.37 × 1,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.67x = 9,146,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,412.69/4,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.59

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