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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.48, 6,332.73 and 1,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.48, 6,332.73 and 1,757.97 is: 2,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.48 : 6,332.73 = 1,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.48/6,332.73 = 1,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.48x = 6,332.73 × 1,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.48x = 11,132,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,749.36/4,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.17

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