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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.67, 6,191.33 and 2,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.67, 6,191.33 and 2,279.70 is: 3,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.67 : 6,191.33 = 2,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.67/6,191.33 = 2,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.67x = 6,191.33 × 2,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.67x = 14,114,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,363.60/4,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.45

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