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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.46, 6,275.22 and 1,716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.46, 6,275.22 and 1,716.61 is: 2,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.46 : 6,275.22 = 1,716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.46/6,275.22 = 1,716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.46x = 6,275.22 × 1,716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.46x = 10,772,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,772,105.40/4,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.55

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