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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.65, 6,182.87 and 2,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.65, 6,182.87 and 2,273.99 is: 3,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.65 : 6,182.87 = 2,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.65/6,182.87 = 2,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.65x = 6,182.87 × 2,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.65x = 14,059,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,742.27/4,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.89

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