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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.23, 6,251.36 and 2,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.23, 6,251.36 and 2,323.22 is: 3,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.23 : 6,251.36 = 2,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.23/6,251.36 = 2,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.23x = 6,251.36 × 2,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.23x = 14,523,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,241.71/4,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.76

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