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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.33, 6,536.81 and 1,762.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.33, 6,536.81 and 1,762.09 is: 2,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.33 : 6,536.81 = 1,762.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.33/6,536.81 = 1,762.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.33x = 6,536.81 × 1,762.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.33x = 11,518,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,438.72/4,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.46

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