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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.56, 6,039.18 and 1,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.56, 6,039.18 and 1,716 is: 2,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.56 : 6,039.18 = 1,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.56/6,039.18 = 1,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.56x = 6,039.18 × 1,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.56x = 10,363,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,363,232.88/4,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.00

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