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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.59, 6,283.49 and 1,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.59, 6,283.49 and 1,727.11 is: 2,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.59 : 6,283.49 = 1,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.59/6,283.49 = 1,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.59x = 6,283.49 × 1,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.59x = 10,852,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852,278.41/4,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.68

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