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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.08, 6,261.65 and 1,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.08, 6,261.65 and 1,710.09 is: 2,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.08 : 6,261.65 = 1,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.08/6,261.65 = 1,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.08x = 6,261.65 × 1,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.08x = 10,707,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,707,974.92/4,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.89

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