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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.52, 6,814.56 and 1,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.52, 6,814.56 and 1,770 is: 2,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.52 : 6,814.56 = 1,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.52/6,814.56 = 1,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.52x = 6,814.56 × 1,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.52x = 12,061,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061,771.20/4,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.89

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