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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.91, 6,499.59 and 1,701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.91, 6,499.59 and 1,701.77 is: 2,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.91 : 6,499.59 = 1,701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.91/6,499.59 = 1,701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.91x = 6,499.59 × 1,701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.91x = 11,060,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060,796.25/4,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.97

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