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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.08, 6,336.81 and 1,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.08, 6,336.81 and 1,759.01 is: 2,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.08 : 6,336.81 = 1,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.08/6,336.81 = 1,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.08x = 6,336.81 × 1,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.08x = 11,146,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,146,480.47/4,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.80

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