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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.57, 6,553.18 and 1,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.57, 6,553.18 and 1,774.09 is: 2,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.57 : 6,553.18 = 1,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.57/6,553.18 = 1,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.57x = 6,553.18 × 1,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.57x = 11,625,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625,931.11/4,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.83

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