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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.56, 6,255.48 and 2,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.56, 6,255.48 and 2,438.52 is: 3,654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.56 : 6,255.48 = 2,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.56/6,255.48 = 2,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.56x = 6,255.48 × 2,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.56x = 15,254,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,113.09/4,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.94

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