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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.82, 6,376.67 and 1,788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.82, 6,376.67 and 1,788.41 is: 2,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.82 : 6,376.67 = 1,788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.82/6,376.67 = 1,788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.82x = 6,376.67 × 1,788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.82x = 11,404,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404,059.57/4,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.16

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