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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.99, 6,253.22 and 2,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.99, 6,253.22 and 2,197.94 is: 3,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.99 : 6,253.22 = 2,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.99/6,253.22 = 2,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.99x = 6,253.22 × 2,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.99x = 13,744,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744,176.60/4,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.45

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