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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.23, 6,335.36 and 1,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.23, 6,335.36 and 1,759.72 is: 2,639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.23 : 6,335.36 = 1,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.23/6,335.36 = 1,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.23x = 6,335.36 × 1,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.23x = 11,148,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,459.70/4,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.79

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