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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.47, 6,261.13 and 2,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.47, 6,261.13 and 2,324.98 is: 3,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.47 : 6,261.13 = 2,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.47/6,261.13 = 2,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.47x = 6,261.13 × 2,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.47x = 14,557,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,002.03/4,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.98

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