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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.21, 6,548.90 and 1,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.21, 6,548.90 and 1,731.98 is: 2,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.21 : 6,548.90 = 1,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.21/6,548.90 = 1,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.21x = 6,548.90 × 1,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.21x = 11,342,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,571.53/4,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.00

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