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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.68, 6,082.83 and 1,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.68, 6,082.83 and 1,714.68 is: 2,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.68 : 6,082.83 = 1,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.68/6,082.83 = 1,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.68x = 6,082.83 × 1,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.68x = 10,430,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,106.94/4,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.36

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