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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.59, 6,251.76 and 3,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.59, 6,251.76 and 3,079.23 is: 4,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.59 : 6,251.76 = 3,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.59/6,251.76 = 3,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.59x = 6,251.76 × 3,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.59x = 19,250,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250,606.94/4,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.07

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