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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.95, 6,254.60 and 2,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.95, 6,254.60 and 2,295.62 is: 3,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.95 : 6,254.60 = 2,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.95/6,254.60 = 2,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.95x = 6,254.60 × 2,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.95x = 14,358,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,142.10/4,170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.42

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