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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.46, 6,261.33 and 2,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.46, 6,261.33 and 2,300.13 is: 3,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.46 : 6,261.33 = 2,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.46/6,261.33 = 2,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.46x = 6,261.33 × 2,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.46x = 14,401,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,872.97/4,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.17

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