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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.72, 6,551.76 and 1,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.72, 6,551.76 and 1,772 is: 2,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.72 : 6,551.76 = 1,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.72/6,551.76 = 1,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.72x = 6,551.76 × 1,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.72x = 11,609,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609,718.72/4,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.25

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