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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.59, 6,286.49 and 1,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.59, 6,286.49 and 1,729.11 is: 2,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.59 : 6,286.49 = 1,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.59/6,286.49 = 1,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.59x = 6,286.49 × 1,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.59x = 10,870,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870,032.72/4,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.68

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