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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.99, 6,263.97 and 1,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.99, 6,263.97 and 1,710.81 is: 2,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.99 : 6,263.97 = 1,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.99/6,263.97 = 1,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.99x = 6,263.97 × 1,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.99x = 10,716,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716,470.54/4,175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.21

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