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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.75, 6,181.05 and 2,276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.75, 6,181.05 and 2,276.81 is: 3,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.75 : 6,181.05 = 2,276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.75/6,181.05 = 2,276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.75x = 6,181.05 × 2,276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.75x = 14,073,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,037.01/4,127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.37

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