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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.63, 6,754.95 and 1,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.63, 6,754.95 and 1,729.31 is: 2,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.63 : 6,754.95 = 1,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.63/6,754.95 = 1,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.63x = 6,754.95 × 1,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.63x = 11,681,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,681,402.58/4,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.35

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