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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.66, 6,255.42 and 2,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.66, 6,255.42 and 2,321.32 is: 3,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.66 : 6,255.42 = 2,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.66/6,255.42 = 2,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.66x = 6,255.42 × 2,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.66x = 14,520,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,831.55/4,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.33

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