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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.74, 6,182.73 and 2,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.74, 6,182.73 and 2,174.58 is: 3,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.74 : 6,182.73 = 2,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.74/6,182.73 = 2,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.74x = 6,182.73 × 2,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.74x = 13,444,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444,841.00/4,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.98

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