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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.34, 6,261.65 and 2,325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.34, 6,261.65 and 2,325.05 is: 3,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.34 : 6,261.65 = 2,325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.34/6,261.65 = 2,325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.34x = 6,261.65 × 2,325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.34x = 14,558,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,686.90/4,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.01

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