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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.43, 6,182.33 and 1,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.43, 6,182.33 and 1,908.08 is: 2,858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.43 : 6,182.33 = 1,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.43/6,182.33 = 1,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.43x = 6,182.33 × 1,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.43x = 11,796,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,796,339.77/4,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.04

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