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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.71, 6,266.73 and 2,340.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.71, 6,266.73 and 2,340.53 is: 3,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.71 : 6,266.73 = 2,340.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.71/6,266.73 = 2,340.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.71x = 6,266.73 × 2,340.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.71x = 14,667,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,469.57/4,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.89

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