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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.76, 6,362.06 and 1,774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.76, 6,362.06 and 1,774.31 is: 2,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.76 : 6,362.06 = 1,774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.76/6,362.06 = 1,774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.76x = 6,362.06 × 1,774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.76x = 11,288,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,288,276.75/4,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.85

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