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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.47, 6,750.58 and 1,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.47, 6,750.58 and 1,729.39 is: 2,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.47 : 6,750.58 = 1,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.47/6,750.58 = 1,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.47x = 6,750.58 × 1,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.47x = 11,674,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,674,406.75/4,503.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.32

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