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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.45, 6,255.36 and 2,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.45, 6,255.36 and 2,325.60 is: 3,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.45 : 6,255.36 = 2,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.45/6,255.36 = 2,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.45x = 6,255.36 × 2,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.45x = 14,547,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,465.22/4,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.21

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