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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.70, 6,041.55 and 1,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.70, 6,041.55 and 1,723.70 is: 2,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.70 : 6,041.55 = 1,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.70/6,041.55 = 1,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.70x = 6,041.55 × 1,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.70x = 10,413,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413,819.74/4,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.55

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