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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.72, 6,259.42 and 2,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.72, 6,259.42 and 2,327.64 is: 3,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.72 : 6,259.42 = 2,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.72/6,259.42 = 2,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.72x = 6,259.42 × 2,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.72x = 14,569,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,676.37/4,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.14

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