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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.70, 6,383.26 and 1,788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.70, 6,383.26 and 1,788.25 is: 2,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.70 : 6,383.26 = 1,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.70/6,383.26 = 1,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.70x = 6,383.26 × 1,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.70x = 11,414,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,864.70/4,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.88

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