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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.28, 6,265.92 and 1,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.28, 6,265.92 and 1,713.26 is: 2,569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.28 : 6,265.92 = 1,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.28/6,265.92 = 1,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.28x = 6,265.92 × 1,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.28x = 10,735,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735,172.19/4,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.89

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