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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.37, 6,191.24 and 2,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.37, 6,191.24 and 2,277.32 is: 3,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.37 : 6,191.24 = 2,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.37/6,191.24 = 2,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.37x = 6,191.24 × 2,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.37x = 14,099,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099,392.33/4,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.90

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