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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.58, 6,573.47 and 1,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.58, 6,573.47 and 1,749.39 is: 2,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.58 : 6,573.47 = 1,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.58/6,573.47 = 1,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.58x = 6,573.47 × 1,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.58x = 11,499,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,499,553.94/4,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.92

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