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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.59, 6,291.77 and 1,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.59, 6,291.77 and 1,731.06 is: 2,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.59 : 6,291.77 = 1,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.59/6,291.77 = 1,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.59x = 6,291.77 × 1,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.59x = 10,891,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,422.72/4,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.69

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