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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.62, 6,049.83 and 1,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.62, 6,049.83 and 1,723.06 is: 2,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.62 : 6,049.83 = 1,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.62/6,049.83 = 1,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.62x = 6,049.83 × 1,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.62x = 10,424,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424,220.08/4,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.62

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