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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.79, 6,167.61 and 2,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.79, 6,167.61 and 2,792.27 is: 4,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.79 : 6,167.61 = 2,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.79/6,167.61 = 2,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.79x = 6,167.61 × 2,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.79x = 17,221,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,601.54/4,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.35

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