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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.06, 6,382.44 and 2,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.06, 6,382.44 and 2,174.62 is: 3,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.06 : 6,382.44 = 2,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.06/6,382.44 = 2,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.06x = 6,382.44 × 2,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.06x = 13,879,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,879,381.67/4,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.62

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