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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.59, 6,281.99 and 1,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.59, 6,281.99 and 1,726.11 is: 2,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.59 : 6,281.99 = 1,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.59/6,281.99 = 1,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.59x = 6,281.99 × 1,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.59x = 10,843,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843,403.60/4,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.18

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