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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.63, 6,054.37 and 1,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.63, 6,054.37 and 1,726.13 is: 2,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.63 : 6,054.37 = 1,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.63/6,054.37 = 1,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.63x = 6,054.37 × 1,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.63x = 10,450,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,595.10/4,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.23

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