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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.46, 6,281.80 and 1,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.46, 6,281.80 and 1,722.25 is: 2,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.46 : 6,281.80 = 1,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.46/6,281.80 = 1,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.46x = 6,281.80 × 1,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.46x = 10,818,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818,830.05/4,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.39

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