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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.97, 6,275.76 and 1,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.97, 6,275.76 and 1,718.18 is: 2,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.97 : 6,275.76 = 1,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.97/6,275.76 = 1,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.97x = 6,275.76 × 1,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.97x = 10,782,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782,885.32/4,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.19

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