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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.32, 6,188.52 and 2,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.32, 6,188.52 and 2,180.72 is: 3,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.32 : 6,188.52 = 2,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.32/6,188.52 = 2,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.32x = 6,188.52 × 2,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.32x = 13,495,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,429.33/4,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.99

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