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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.27, 6,186.35 and 2,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.27, 6,186.35 and 2,280.33 is: 3,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.27 : 6,186.35 = 2,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.27/6,186.35 = 2,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.27x = 6,186.35 × 2,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.27x = 14,106,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,923.56/4,131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.67

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