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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.51, 6,276.48 and 2,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.51, 6,276.48 and 2,339.48 is: 3,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.51 : 6,276.48 = 2,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.51/6,276.48 = 2,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.51x = 6,276.48 × 2,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.51x = 14,683,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683,699.43/4,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.55

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