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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.64, 6,348.52 and 1,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.64, 6,348.52 and 1,771.30 is: 2,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.64 : 6,348.52 = 1,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.64/6,348.52 = 1,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.64x = 6,348.52 × 1,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.64x = 11,245,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245,133.48/4,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.51

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