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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.97, 6,365.64 and 1,744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.97, 6,365.64 and 1,744.47 is: 2,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.97 : 6,365.64 = 1,744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.97/6,365.64 = 1,744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.97x = 6,365.64 × 1,744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.97x = 11,104,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104,668.01/4,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.96

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