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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.78, 6,340.29 and 1,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.78, 6,340.29 and 1,759.94 is: 2,640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.78 : 6,340.29 = 1,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.78/6,340.29 = 1,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.78x = 6,340.29 × 1,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.78x = 11,158,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,158,529.98/4,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.58

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