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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.06, 6,474.70 and 1,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.06, 6,474.70 and 1,718.40 is: 2,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.06 : 6,474.70 = 1,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.06/6,474.70 = 1,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.06x = 6,474.70 × 1,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.06x = 11,126,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126,124.48/4,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.84

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