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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.79, 6,271.65 and 2,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.79, 6,271.65 and 2,334.30 is: 3,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.79 : 6,271.65 = 2,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.79/6,271.65 = 2,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.79x = 6,271.65 × 2,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.79x = 14,639,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639,912.60/4,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.86

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