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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.78, 6,182.60 and 2,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.78, 6,182.60 and 2,277.83 is: 3,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.78 : 6,182.60 = 2,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.78/6,182.60 = 2,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.78x = 6,182.60 × 2,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.78x = 14,082,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,915.83/4,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.91

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