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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.64, 6,379.72 and 1,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.64, 6,379.72 and 1,752.43 is: 2,628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.64 : 6,379.72 = 1,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.64/6,379.72 = 1,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.64x = 6,379.72 × 1,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.64x = 11,180,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180,004.35/4,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.96

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