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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.70, 6,023.55 and 1,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.70, 6,023.55 and 1,711.70 is: 2,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.70 : 6,023.55 = 1,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.70/6,023.55 = 1,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.70x = 6,023.55 × 1,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.70x = 10,310,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,510.54/4,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.55

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