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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.08, 6,254.62 and 1,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.08, 6,254.62 and 1,572.36 is: 2,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.08 : 6,254.62 = 1,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.08/6,254.62 = 1,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.08x = 6,254.62 × 1,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.08x = 9,834,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,514.30/4,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.79

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