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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.40, 6,179.76 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.40, 6,179.76 and 2,662.92 is: 3,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.40 : 6,179.76 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.40/6,179.76 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.40x = 6,179.76 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.40x = 16,456,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456,206.50/4,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.06

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