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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.68, 6,362.03 and 1,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.68, 6,362.03 and 1,774.12 is: 2,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.68 : 6,362.03 = 1,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.68/6,362.03 = 1,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.68x = 6,362.03 × 1,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.68x = 11,287,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,004.66/4,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.60

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