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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174, 6,248.52 and 2,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174, 6,248.52 and 2,525.56 is: 3,780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174 : 6,248.52 = 2,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174/6,248.52 = 2,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174x = 6,248.52 × 2,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174x = 15,781,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,012.17/4,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.79

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