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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.67, 6,084.90 and 1,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.67, 6,084.90 and 1,718.22 is: 2,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.67 : 6,084.90 = 1,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.67/6,084.90 = 1,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.67x = 6,084.90 × 1,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.67x = 10,455,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,455,157.86/4,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.37

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