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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.72, 6,350.95 and 1,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.72, 6,350.95 and 1,767.52 is: 2,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.72 : 6,350.95 = 1,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.72/6,350.95 = 1,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.72x = 6,350.95 × 1,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.72x = 11,225,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225,390.55/4,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.17

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