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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.50, 6,246.38 and 2,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.50, 6,246.38 and 2,317.74 is: 3,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.50 : 6,246.38 = 2,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.50/6,246.38 = 2,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.50x = 6,246.38 × 2,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.50x = 14,477,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,477,484.78/4,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.90

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