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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.79, 6,257.92 and 1,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.79, 6,257.92 and 1,829.58 is: 2,745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.79 : 6,257.92 = 1,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.79/6,257.92 = 1,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.79x = 6,257.92 × 1,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.79x = 11,449,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449,333.98/4,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.13

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