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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.95, 6,347.80 and 1,766.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.95, 6,347.80 and 1,766.71 is: 2,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.95 : 6,347.80 = 1,766.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.95/6,347.80 = 1,766.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.95x = 6,347.80 × 1,766.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.95x = 11,214,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,214,721.74/4,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.01

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