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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.68, 6,554.93 and 1,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.68, 6,554.93 and 1,772.82 is: 2,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.68 : 6,554.93 = 1,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.68/6,554.93 = 1,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.68x = 6,554.93 × 1,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.68x = 11,620,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,620,702.14/4,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.39

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