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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.70, 6,062.55 and 1,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.70, 6,062.55 and 1,737.70 is: 2,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.70 : 6,062.55 = 1,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.70/6,062.55 = 1,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.70x = 6,062.55 × 1,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.70x = 10,534,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534,893.14/4,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.55

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