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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.55, 6,382.19 and 1,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.55, 6,382.19 and 1,790.10 is: 2,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.55 : 6,382.19 = 1,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.55/6,382.19 = 1,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.55x = 6,382.19 × 1,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.55x = 11,424,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,424,762.79/4,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.04

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