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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.88, 6,488.55 and 1,726.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.88, 6,488.55 and 1,726.95 is: 2,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.88 : 6,488.55 = 1,726.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.88/6,488.55 = 1,726.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.88x = 6,488.55 × 1,726.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.88x = 11,205,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,205,401.42/4,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.32

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