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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.81, 6,511.52 and 1,743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.81, 6,511.52 and 1,743.75 is: 2,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.81 : 6,511.52 = 1,743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.81/6,511.52 = 1,743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.81x = 6,511.52 × 1,743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.81x = 11,354,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354,467.36/4,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.75

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