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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.89, 6,806.97 and 1,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.89, 6,806.97 and 1,763.91 is: 2,645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.89 : 6,806.97 = 1,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.89/6,806.97 = 1,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.89x = 6,806.97 × 1,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.89x = 12,006,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006,882.45/4,537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.92

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