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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.65, 6,181.36 and 2,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.65, 6,181.36 and 2,272.99 is: 3,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.65 : 6,181.36 = 2,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.65/6,181.36 = 2,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.65x = 6,181.36 × 2,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.65x = 14,050,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,169.47/4,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.39

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