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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.37, 6,555.91 and 1,772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.37, 6,555.91 and 1,772.97 is: 2,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.37 : 6,555.91 = 1,772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.37/6,555.91 = 1,772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.37x = 6,555.91 × 1,772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.37x = 11,623,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,623,431.75/4,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.60

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