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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.65, 6,332.52 and 1,756.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.65, 6,332.52 and 1,756.99 is: 2,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.65 : 6,332.52 = 1,756.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.65/6,332.52 = 1,756.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.65x = 6,332.52 × 1,756.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.65x = 11,126,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126,142.65/4,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.62

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