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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.58, 6,332.50 and 1,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.58, 6,332.50 and 1,754.76 is: 2,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.58 : 6,332.50 = 1,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.58/6,332.50 = 1,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.58x = 6,332.50 × 1,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.58x = 11,112,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112,017.70/4,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.82

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