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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.14, 6,194.36 and 2,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.14, 6,194.36 and 2,180.71 is: 3,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.14 : 6,194.36 = 2,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.14/6,194.36 = 2,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.14x = 6,194.36 × 2,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.14x = 13,508,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508,102.80/4,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.99

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