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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.47, 6,266.22 and 1,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.47, 6,266.22 and 1,711.74 is: 2,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.47 : 6,266.22 = 1,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.47/6,266.22 = 1,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.47x = 6,266.22 × 1,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.47x = 10,726,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726,139.42/4,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.62

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