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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.84, 6,251.83 and 1,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.84, 6,251.83 and 1,974.56 is: 2,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.84 : 6,251.83 = 1,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.84/6,251.83 = 1,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.84x = 6,251.83 × 1,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.84x = 12,344,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344,613.44/4,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.30

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