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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.98, 6,270.49 and 1,715.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.98, 6,270.49 and 1,715.91 is: 2,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.98 : 6,270.49 = 1,715.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.98/6,270.49 = 1,715.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.98x = 6,270.49 × 1,715.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.98x = 10,759,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759,596.50/4,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.62

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