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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.91, 6,356.77 and 1,773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.91, 6,356.77 and 1,773.90 is: 2,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.91 : 6,356.77 = 1,773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.91/6,356.77 = 1,773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.91x = 6,356.77 × 1,773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.91x = 11,276,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,276,269.87/4,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.18

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