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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.31, 6,251.78 and 1,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.31, 6,251.78 and 1,974.85 is: 2,962.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.31 : 6,251.78 = 1,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.31/6,251.78 = 1,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.31x = 6,251.78 × 1,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.31x = 12,346,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,327.73/4,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.66

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