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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.42, 6,251.58 and 2,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.42, 6,251.58 and 2,319.84 is: 3,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.42 : 6,251.58 = 2,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.42/6,251.58 = 2,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.42x = 6,251.58 × 2,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.42x = 14,502,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,665.35/4,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.51

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