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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.87, 6,117.93 and 2,325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.87, 6,117.93 and 2,325.71 is: 3,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.87 : 6,117.93 = 2,325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.87/6,117.93 = 2,325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.87x = 6,117.93 × 2,325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.87x = 14,228,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,228,546.28/4,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.94

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