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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.97, 6,247.99 and 2,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.97, 6,247.99 and 2,320.95 is: 3,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.97 : 6,247.99 = 2,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.97/6,247.99 = 2,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.97x = 6,247.99 × 2,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.97x = 14,501,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,285.67/4,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.39

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