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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.14, 6,261.15 and 2,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.14, 6,261.15 and 2,614.30 is: 3,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.14 : 6,261.15 = 2,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.14/6,261.15 = 2,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.14x = 6,261.15 × 2,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.14x = 16,368,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,524.45/4,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.35

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