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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.34, 6,264.66 and 2,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.34, 6,264.66 and 2,327.06 is: 3,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.34 : 6,264.66 = 2,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.34/6,264.66 = 2,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.34x = 6,264.66 × 2,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.34x = 14,578,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,239.70/4,172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.02

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