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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.65, 6,265.13 and 2,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.65, 6,265.13 and 2,855.25 is: 4,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.65 : 6,265.13 = 2,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.65/6,265.13 = 2,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.65x = 6,265.13 × 2,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.65x = 17,888,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888,512.43/4,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.03

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