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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.83, 6,753.91 and 1,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.83, 6,753.91 and 1,730.59 is: 2,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.83 : 6,753.91 = 1,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.83/6,753.91 = 1,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.83x = 6,753.91 × 1,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.83x = 11,688,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,688,249.11/4,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.18

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