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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.62, 6,075.30 and 2,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.62, 6,075.30 and 2,174.85 is: 3,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.62 : 6,075.30 = 2,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.62/6,075.30 = 2,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.62x = 6,075.30 × 2,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.62x = 13,212,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,866.21/4,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.52

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