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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.76, 6,358.46 and 1,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.76, 6,358.46 and 1,777.28 is: 2,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.76 : 6,358.46 = 1,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.76/6,358.46 = 1,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.76x = 6,358.46 × 1,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.76x = 11,300,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300,763.79/4,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.17

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