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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.32, 6,261.12 and 2,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.32, 6,261.12 and 2,530.38 is: 3,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.32 : 6,261.12 = 2,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.32/6,261.12 = 2,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.32x = 6,261.12 × 2,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.32x = 15,843,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,012.83/4,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.35

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