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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.98, 6,182.53 and 2,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.98, 6,182.53 and 2,177.08 is: 3,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.98 : 6,182.53 = 2,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.98/6,182.53 = 2,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.98x = 6,182.53 × 2,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.98x = 13,459,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,841.51/4,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.85

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