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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.71, 6,281.56 and 1,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.71, 6,281.56 and 1,720.80 is: 2,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.71 : 6,281.56 = 1,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.71/6,281.56 = 1,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.71x = 6,281.56 × 1,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.71x = 10,809,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,809,308.45/4,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.20

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