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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.97, 6,253.95 and 1,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.97, 6,253.95 and 1,977.04 is: 2,961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.97 : 6,253.95 = 1,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.97/6,253.95 = 1,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.97x = 6,253.95 × 1,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.97x = 12,364,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,301.09/4,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.53

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