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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.54, 6,282.77 and 1,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.54, 6,282.77 and 1,724.49 is: 2,585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.54 : 6,282.77 = 1,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.54/6,282.77 = 1,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.54x = 6,282.77 × 1,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.54x = 10,834,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,834,565.41/4,190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.49

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