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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.35, 6,264.51 and 1,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.35, 6,264.51 and 1,711.17 is: 2,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.35 : 6,264.51 = 1,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.35/6,264.51 = 1,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.35x = 6,264.51 × 1,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.35x = 10,719,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,719,645.85/4,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.75

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