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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.57, 6,250.88 and 1,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.57, 6,250.88 and 1,974.52 is: 2,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.57 : 6,250.88 = 1,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.57/6,250.88 = 1,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.57x = 6,250.88 × 1,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.57x = 12,342,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,476.89/4,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.98

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