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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.71, 6,369.54 and 1,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.71, 6,369.54 and 1,779.34 is: 2,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.71 : 6,369.54 = 1,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.71/6,369.54 = 1,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.71x = 6,369.54 × 1,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.71x = 11,333,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,333,577.30/4,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.05

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