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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.71, 6,253.16 and 2,331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.71, 6,253.16 and 2,331.54 is: 3,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.71 : 6,253.16 = 2,331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.71/6,253.16 = 2,331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.71x = 6,253.16 × 2,331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.71x = 14,579,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,481.01/4,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.36

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