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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.23, 6,330.86 and 1,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.23, 6,330.86 and 1,756.72 is: 2,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.23 : 6,330.86 = 1,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.23/6,330.86 = 1,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.23x = 6,330.86 × 1,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.23x = 11,121,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,121,548.38/4,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.29

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