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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.41, 6,257.13 and 1,673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.41, 6,257.13 and 1,673.73 is: 2,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.41 : 6,257.13 = 1,673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.41/6,257.13 = 1,673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.41x = 6,257.13 × 1,673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.41x = 10,472,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,746.19/4,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.60

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