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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.99, 6,264.77 and 2,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.99, 6,264.77 and 2,717.70 is: 4,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.99 : 6,264.77 = 2,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.99/6,264.77 = 2,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.99x = 6,264.77 × 2,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.99x = 17,025,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,751.84/4,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.23

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