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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.66, 6,261.42 and 2,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.66, 6,261.42 and 2,325.32 is: 3,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.66 : 6,261.42 = 2,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.66/6,261.42 = 2,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.66x = 6,261.42 × 2,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.66x = 14,559,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,805.15/4,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.33

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