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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.98, 6,277.46 and 1,718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.98, 6,277.46 and 1,718.06 is: 2,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.98 : 6,277.46 = 1,718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.98/6,277.46 = 1,718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.98x = 6,277.46 × 1,718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.98x = 10,785,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,785,060.34/4,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.09

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