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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.76, 6,039.72 and 1,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.76, 6,039.72 and 1,716.28 is: 2,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.76 : 6,039.72 = 1,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.76/6,039.72 = 1,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.76x = 6,039.72 × 1,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.76x = 10,365,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365,850.64/4,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.52

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