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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.97, 6,263.90 and 2,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.97, 6,263.90 and 2,327.68 is: 3,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.97 : 6,263.90 = 2,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.97/6,263.90 = 2,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.97x = 6,263.90 × 2,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.97x = 14,580,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,354.75/4,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.00

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