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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.89, 6,178.28 and 2,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.89, 6,178.28 and 2,274.95 is: 3,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.89 : 6,178.28 = 2,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.89/6,178.28 = 2,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.89x = 6,178.28 × 2,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.89x = 14,055,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,295.19/4,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.61

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