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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.72, 6,750.96 and 1,729.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.72, 6,750.96 and 1,729.65 is: 2,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.72 : 6,750.96 = 1,729.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.72/6,750.96 = 1,729.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.72x = 6,750.96 × 1,729.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.72x = 11,676,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676,755.56/4,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.69

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