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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.32, 6,333.84 and 1,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.32, 6,333.84 and 1,761.84 is: 2,641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.32 : 6,333.84 = 1,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.32/6,333.84 = 1,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.32x = 6,333.84 × 1,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.32x = 11,159,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159,212.67/4,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.03

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