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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.74, 6,172.65 and 2,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.74, 6,172.65 and 2,167.08 is: 3,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.74 : 6,172.65 = 2,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.74/6,172.65 = 2,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.74x = 6,172.65 × 2,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.74x = 13,376,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376,626.36/4,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.90

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