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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.94, 6,330.96 and 1,759.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.94, 6,330.96 and 1,759.59 is: 2,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.94 : 6,330.96 = 1,759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.94/6,330.96 = 1,759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.94x = 6,330.96 × 1,759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.94x = 11,139,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,139,893.91/4,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.95

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