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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.73, 6,077.85 and 1,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.73, 6,077.85 and 1,711.34 is: 2,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.73 : 6,077.85 = 1,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.73/6,077.85 = 1,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.73x = 6,077.85 × 1,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.73x = 10,401,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,401,267.82/4,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.75

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