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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.71, 6,361.77 and 1,775.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.71, 6,361.77 and 1,775.87 is: 2,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.71 : 6,361.77 = 1,775.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.71/6,361.77 = 1,775.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.71x = 6,361.77 × 1,775.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.71x = 11,297,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,676.49/4,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.47

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