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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.83, 6,264.25 and 1,711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.83, 6,264.25 and 1,711.83 is: 2,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.83 : 6,264.25 = 1,711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.83/6,264.25 = 1,711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.83x = 6,264.25 × 1,711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.83x = 10,723,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,331.08/4,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.49

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