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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.76, 6,257.54 and 2,529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.76, 6,257.54 and 2,529.91 is: 3,792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.76 : 6,257.54 = 2,529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.76/6,257.54 = 2,529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.76x = 6,257.54 × 2,529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.76x = 15,831,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,000.37/4,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.98

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