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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.28, 6,766.68 and 1,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.28, 6,766.68 and 1,737.84 is: 2,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.28 : 6,766.68 = 1,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.28/6,766.68 = 1,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.28x = 6,766.68 × 1,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.28x = 11,759,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,759,407.17/4,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.67

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