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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.68, 6,262.29 and 3,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.68, 6,262.29 and 3,442.02 is: 5,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.68 : 6,262.29 = 3,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.68/6,262.29 = 3,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.68x = 6,262.29 × 3,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.68x = 21,554,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,927.43/4,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.25

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