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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.96, 6,499.44 and 1,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.96, 6,499.44 and 1,735.92 is: 2,603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.96 : 6,499.44 = 1,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.96/6,499.44 = 1,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.96x = 6,499.44 × 1,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.96x = 11,282,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,507.88/4,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.88

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