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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.60, 6,261.74 and 2,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.60, 6,261.74 and 2,327.17 is: 3,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.60 : 6,261.74 = 2,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.60/6,261.74 = 2,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.60x = 6,261.74 × 2,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.60x = 14,572,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,123.64/4,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.32

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