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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.74, 6,261.50 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.74, 6,261.50 and 2,325.24 is: 3,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.74 : 6,261.50 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.74/6,261.50 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.74x = 6,261.50 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.74x = 14,559,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,496.07/4,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.35

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