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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.55, 6,167.72 and 2,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.55, 6,167.72 and 2,654.72 is: 3,979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.55 : 6,167.72 = 2,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.55/6,167.72 = 2,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.55x = 6,167.72 × 2,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.55x = 16,373,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373,571.78/4,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.44

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