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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.54, 6,284.30 and 1,722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.54, 6,284.30 and 1,722.62 is: 2,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.54 : 6,284.30 = 1,722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.54/6,284.30 = 1,722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.54x = 6,284.30 × 1,722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.54x = 10,825,460.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825,460.87/4,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.93

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