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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.55, 6,039.46 and 1,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.55, 6,039.46 and 1,716.19 is: 2,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.55 : 6,039.46 = 1,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.55/6,039.46 = 1,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.55x = 6,039.46 × 1,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.55x = 10,364,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364,847.90/4,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.21

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