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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.72, 6,193.41 and 1,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.72, 6,193.41 and 1,667.34 is: 2,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.72 : 6,193.41 = 1,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.72/6,193.41 = 1,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.72x = 6,193.41 × 1,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.72x = 10,326,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,511.89/4,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.75

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