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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.41, 6,355.63 and 1,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.41, 6,355.63 and 1,774.89 is: 2,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.41 : 6,355.63 = 1,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.41/6,355.63 = 1,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.41x = 6,355.63 × 1,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.41x = 11,280,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,520.99/4,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.61

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