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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.91, 6,517.67 and 1,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.91, 6,517.67 and 1,747.86 is: 2,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.91 : 6,517.67 = 1,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.91/6,517.67 = 1,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.91x = 6,517.67 × 1,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.91x = 11,391,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,391,974.69/4,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.91

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