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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.59, 6,296.52 and 1,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.59, 6,296.52 and 1,730.73 is: 2,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.59 : 6,296.52 = 1,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.59/6,296.52 = 1,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.59x = 6,296.52 × 1,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.59x = 10,897,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897,576.06/4,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.15

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