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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.72, 6,501.98 and 1,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.72, 6,501.98 and 1,737.64 is: 2,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.72 : 6,501.98 = 1,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.72/6,501.98 = 1,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.72x = 6,501.98 × 1,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.72x = 11,298,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,298,100.53/4,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.82

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