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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.67, 6,190.56 and 2,462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.67, 6,190.56 and 2,462.27 is: 3,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.67 : 6,190.56 = 2,462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.67/6,190.56 = 2,462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.67x = 6,190.56 × 2,462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.67x = 15,242,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,830.17/4,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.84

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