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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.67, 6,374.97 and 1,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.67, 6,374.97 and 1,785.24 is: 2,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.67 : 6,374.97 = 1,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.67/6,374.97 = 1,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.67x = 6,374.97 × 1,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.67x = 11,380,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,380,851.44/4,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.54

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