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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.67, 6,503.78 and 1,738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.67, 6,503.78 and 1,738.27 is: 2,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.67 : 6,503.78 = 1,738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.67/6,503.78 = 1,738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.67x = 6,503.78 × 1,738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.67x = 11,305,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305,316.97/4,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.51

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