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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.65, 6,293.35 and 1,728.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.65, 6,293.35 and 1,728.59 is: 2,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.65 : 6,293.35 = 1,728.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.65/6,293.35 = 1,728.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.65x = 6,293.35 × 1,728.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.65x = 10,878,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,878,618.25/4,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.83

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