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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,119.36, 6,169.47 and 2,472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,119.36, 6,169.47 and 2,472.27 is: 3,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,119.36 : 6,169.47 = 2,472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,119.36/6,169.47 = 2,472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,119.36x = 6,169.47 × 2,472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,119.36x = 15,252,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,597.89/4,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.67

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