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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.50, 6,292.98 and 1,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.50, 6,292.98 and 1,729.68 is: 2,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.50 : 6,292.98 = 1,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.50/6,292.98 = 1,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.50x = 6,292.98 × 1,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.50x = 10,884,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884,841.65/4,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.41

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