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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.28, 6,188.20 and 2,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.28, 6,188.20 and 2,177.42 is: 3,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.28 : 6,188.20 = 2,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.28/6,188.20 = 2,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.28x = 6,188.20 × 2,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.28x = 13,474,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,274.06/4,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.48

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