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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.53, 6,269.51 and 2,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.53, 6,269.51 and 2,329.27 is: 3,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.53 : 6,269.51 = 2,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.53/6,269.51 = 2,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.53x = 6,269.51 × 2,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.53x = 14,603,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,371.71/4,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.02

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