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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.83, 6,537.56 and 1,762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.83, 6,537.56 and 1,762.59 is: 2,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.83 : 6,537.56 = 1,762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.83/6,537.56 = 1,762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.83x = 6,537.56 × 1,762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.83x = 11,523,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,523,029.07/4,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.21

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