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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.48, 6,376.96 and 1,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.48, 6,376.96 and 1,784 is: 2,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.48 : 6,376.96 = 1,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.48/6,376.96 = 1,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.48x = 6,376.96 × 1,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.48x = 11,376,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,376,496.64/4,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.52

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