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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.20, 6,341.34 and 1,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.20, 6,341.34 and 1,763.88 is: 2,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.20 : 6,341.34 = 1,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.20/6,341.34 = 1,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.20x = 6,341.34 × 1,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.20x = 11,185,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185,362.80/4,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.42

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