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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.84, 6,262.80 and 2,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.84, 6,262.80 and 2,326.32 is: 3,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.84 : 6,262.80 = 2,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.84/6,262.80 = 2,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.84x = 6,262.80 × 2,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.84x = 14,569,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,276.90/4,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.62

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