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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.97, 6,284.04 and 1,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.97, 6,284.04 and 1,727.49 is: 2,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.97 : 6,284.04 = 1,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.97/6,284.04 = 1,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.97x = 6,284.04 × 1,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.97x = 10,855,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,855,616.26/4,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.24

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