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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.28, 6,182.46 and 2,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.28, 6,182.46 and 2,176.56 is: 3,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.28 : 6,182.46 = 2,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.28/6,182.46 = 2,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.28x = 6,182.46 × 2,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.28x = 13,456,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456,495.14/4,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.01

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