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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.02, 6,254.05 and 2,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.02, 6,254.05 and 2,322.54 is: 3,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.02 : 6,254.05 = 2,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.02/6,254.05 = 2,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.02x = 6,254.05 × 2,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.02x = 14,525,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,281.29/4,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.26

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