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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.27, 6,189.93 and 2,461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.27, 6,189.93 and 2,461.86 is: 3,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.27 : 6,189.93 = 2,461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.27/6,189.93 = 2,461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.27x = 6,189.93 × 2,461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.27x = 15,238,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,697.81/4,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.20

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