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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.80, 6,499.56 and 1,734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.80, 6,499.56 and 1,734.56 is: 2,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.80 : 6,499.56 = 1,734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.80/6,499.56 = 1,734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.80x = 6,499.56 × 1,734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.80x = 11,273,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,876.79/4,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.79

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