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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.31, 6,092.82 and 1,720.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.31, 6,092.82 and 1,720.17 is: 2,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.31 : 6,092.82 = 1,720.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.31/6,092.82 = 1,720.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.31x = 6,092.82 × 1,720.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.31x = 10,480,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480,686.18/4,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.26

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