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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.52, 6,251.85 and 2,434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.52, 6,251.85 and 2,434.50 is: 3,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.52 : 6,251.85 = 2,434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.52/6,251.85 = 2,434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.52x = 6,251.85 × 2,434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.52x = 15,220,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,128.83/4,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.33

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