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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.62, 6,374.91 and 1,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.62, 6,374.91 and 1,785.48 is: 2,677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.62 : 6,374.91 = 1,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.62/6,374.91 = 1,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.62x = 6,374.91 × 1,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.62x = 11,382,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382,274.31/4,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.79

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