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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.32, 6,384.96 and 1,790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.32, 6,384.96 and 1,790.68 is: 2,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.32 : 6,384.96 = 1,790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.32/6,384.96 = 1,790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.32x = 6,384.96 × 1,790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.32x = 11,433,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,433,420.17/4,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.22

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