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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.90, 6,262.58 and 1,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.90, 6,262.58 and 1,709.24 is: 2,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.90 : 6,262.58 = 1,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.90/6,262.58 = 1,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.90x = 6,262.58 × 1,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.90x = 10,704,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,225.20/4,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.72

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