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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.82, 6,256.23 and 2,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.82, 6,256.23 and 2,527.84 is: 3,791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.82 : 6,256.23 = 2,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.82/6,256.23 = 2,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.82x = 6,256.23 × 2,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.82x = 15,814,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,704.52/4,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.75

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