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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.39, 6,555.57 and 1,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.39, 6,555.57 and 1,773.32 is: 2,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.39 : 6,555.57 = 1,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.39/6,555.57 = 1,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.39x = 6,555.57 × 1,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.39x = 11,625,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625,123.39/4,370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.97

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