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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.65, 6,257.72 and 2,325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.65, 6,257.72 and 2,325.42 is: 3,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.65 : 6,257.72 = 2,325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.65/6,257.72 = 2,325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.65x = 6,257.72 × 2,325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.65x = 14,551,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,833.06/4,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.76

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