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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.62, 6,491.42 and 1,730.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.62, 6,491.42 and 1,730.55 is: 2,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.62 : 6,491.42 = 1,730.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.62/6,491.42 = 1,730.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.62x = 6,491.42 × 1,730.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.62x = 11,233,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233,726.88/4,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.82

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