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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.73, 6,263.90 and 2,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.73, 6,263.90 and 2,530.82 is: 3,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.73 : 6,263.90 = 2,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.73/6,263.90 = 2,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.73x = 6,263.90 × 2,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.73x = 15,852,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,815.89/4,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.42

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