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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.29, 6,089.92 and 1,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.29, 6,089.92 and 1,721.25 is: 2,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.29 : 6,089.92 = 1,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.29/6,089.92 = 1,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.29x = 6,089.92 × 1,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.29x = 10,482,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,270.50/4,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.65

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