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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.49, 6,082.44 and 1,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.49, 6,082.44 and 1,714.71 is: 2,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.49 : 6,082.44 = 1,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.49/6,082.44 = 1,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.49x = 6,082.44 × 1,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.49x = 10,429,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429,620.69/4,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.73

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