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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.68, 6,282.36 and 1,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.68, 6,282.36 and 1,724.04 is: 2,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.68 : 6,282.36 = 1,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.68/6,282.36 = 1,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.68x = 6,282.36 × 1,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.68x = 10,831,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831,039.93/4,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.17

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