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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.25, 6,244.41 and 2,522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.25, 6,244.41 and 2,522.81 is: 3,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.25 : 6,244.41 = 2,522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.25/6,244.41 = 2,522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.25x = 6,244.41 × 2,522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.25x = 15,753,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,459.99/4,171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.68

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