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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360, 6,541.98 and 1,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360, 6,541.98 and 1,762.48 is: 2,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360 : 6,541.98 = 1,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360/6,541.98 = 1,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360x = 6,541.98 × 1,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360x = 11,530,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,530,108.91/4,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.52

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