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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.76, 6,356.48 and 1,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.76, 6,356.48 and 1,777.14 is: 2,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.76 : 6,356.48 = 1,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.76/6,356.48 = 1,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.76x = 6,356.48 × 1,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.76x = 11,296,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296,345.98/4,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.76

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