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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.54, 6,542.96 and 1,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.54, 6,542.96 and 1,733.90 is: 2,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.54 : 6,542.96 = 1,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.54/6,542.96 = 1,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.54x = 6,542.96 × 1,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.54x = 11,344,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,344,796.96/4,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.31

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