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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.95, 6,556.99 and 1,772.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.95, 6,556.99 and 1,772.85 is: 2,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.95 : 6,556.99 = 1,772.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.95/6,556.99 = 1,772.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.95x = 6,556.99 × 1,772.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.95x = 11,624,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624,559.72/4,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.29

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