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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.38, 6,255.81 and 1,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.38, 6,255.81 and 1,573.34 is: 2,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.38 : 6,255.81 = 1,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.38/6,255.81 = 1,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.38x = 6,255.81 × 1,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.38x = 9,842,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,516.11/4,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.10

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