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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.56, 6,377.94 and 1,789.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.56, 6,377.94 and 1,789.55 is: 2,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.56 : 6,377.94 = 1,789.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.56/6,377.94 = 1,789.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.56x = 6,377.94 × 1,789.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.56x = 11,413,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,413,626.58/4,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.68

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