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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.22, 6,086.01 and 1,719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.22, 6,086.01 and 1,719.74 is: 2,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.22 : 6,086.01 = 1,719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.22/6,086.01 = 1,719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.22x = 6,086.01 × 1,719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.22x = 10,466,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,354.84/4,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.78

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