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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.63, 6,055.87 and 1,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.63, 6,055.87 and 1,727.13 is: 2,591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.63 : 6,055.87 = 1,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.63/6,055.87 = 1,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.63x = 6,055.87 × 1,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.63x = 10,459,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,459,274.75/4,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.73

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