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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.06, 6,258.63 and 1,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.06, 6,258.63 and 1,831.95 is: 2,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.06 : 6,258.63 = 1,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.06/6,258.63 = 1,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.06x = 6,258.63 × 1,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.06x = 11,465,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465,497.23/4,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.48

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