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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.08, 6,354.84 and 1,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.08, 6,354.84 and 1,771.25 is: 2,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.08 : 6,354.84 = 1,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.08/6,354.84 = 1,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.08x = 6,354.84 × 1,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.08x = 11,255,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,978.58/4,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.54

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