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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.66, 6,257.50 and 1,673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.66, 6,257.50 and 1,673.98 is: 2,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.66 : 6,257.50 = 1,673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.66/6,257.50 = 1,673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.66x = 6,257.50 × 1,673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.66x = 10,474,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,929.85/4,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.97

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