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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.31, 6,261.58 and 1,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.31, 6,261.58 and 1,709.29 is: 2,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.31 : 6,261.58 = 1,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.31/6,261.58 = 1,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.31x = 6,261.58 × 1,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.31x = 10,702,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,820.50/4,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.59

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