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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.96, 6,383.64 and 1,788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.96, 6,383.64 and 1,788.48 is: 2,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.96 : 6,383.64 = 1,788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.96/6,383.64 = 1,788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.96x = 6,383.64 × 1,788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.96x = 11,417,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417,012.47/4,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.22

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