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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.73, 6,027.62 and 1,679.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.73, 6,027.62 and 1,679.03 is: 2,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.73 : 6,027.62 = 1,679.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.73/6,027.62 = 1,679.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.73x = 6,027.62 × 1,679.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.73x = 10,120,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120,538.88/4,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.72

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