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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.54, 6,344.63 and 1,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.54, 6,344.63 and 1,763.91 is: 2,646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.54 : 6,344.63 = 1,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.54/6,344.63 = 1,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.54x = 6,344.63 × 1,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.54x = 11,191,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,354.10/4,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.63

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