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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.88, 6,266.27 and 1,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.88, 6,266.27 and 1,713.03 is: 2,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.88 : 6,266.27 = 1,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.88/6,266.27 = 1,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.88x = 6,266.27 × 1,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.88x = 10,734,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,734,268.60/4,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.70

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