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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.74, 6,292.96 and 2,717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.74, 6,292.96 and 2,717.39 is: 4,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.74 : 6,292.96 = 2,717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.74/6,292.96 = 2,717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.74x = 6,292.96 × 2,717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.74x = 17,100,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,435.51/4,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.73

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