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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.17, 6,390.57 and 1,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.17, 6,390.57 and 1,794.54 is: 2,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.17 : 6,390.57 = 1,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.17/6,390.57 = 1,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.17x = 6,390.57 × 1,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.17x = 11,468,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,468,133.49/4,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.31

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