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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.17, 6,285.97 and 2,454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.17, 6,285.97 and 2,454.01 is: 3,686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.17 : 6,285.97 = 2,454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.17/6,285.97 = 2,454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.17x = 6,285.97 × 2,454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.17x = 15,425,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,820.59/4,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.71

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